UDRP decisions up 15% in Q1
Panels are busier, and domain owners are the ones who pay.
GigaLaw's tally shows UDRP decisions rose 15% year over year in Q1 — the kind of quiet metric that signals a structural shift, not a blip.
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The eye-opener isn't just volume; it's the size of the targets. Several complaints swept in hundreds of domains at once, suggesting enforcement has moved from single-name sniping to portfolio-scale claims.
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For holders, the takeaway is unsentimental: a well-intentioned registration is no defense if a trademark owner decides your portfolio looks like a target. The burden of proof sits with the respondent.
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The rise in decisions also means panel precedent is hardening. Each ruling sharpens the rules of engagement, making outcomes more predictable — and less forgiving for sloppy record-keeping.
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