UDRP Domain Dispute Evidence
Someone Stole Your Domain Name?
Capture the Evidence Before It Disappears.
Cybersquatters take down infringing content the moment they receive a UDRP complaint. WIPO processed 6,614 domain disputes in 2024 alone — and panels consistently note whether evidence is timestamped.
ProofSnap captures the infringing website with a verifiable timestamp, full HTML source code (hidden meta tags, affiliate links, redirects), and a forensic evidence PDF. One click. 41 seconds. Three key exhibits ready to attach to your WIPO complaint.
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UDRP domain dispute? Quick answers.
- What is UDRP?
- Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy. A WIPO process to reclaim domains that infringe your trademark — without going to court.
- What evidence do I need?
- Timestamped screenshots of the infringing site, WHOIS records, trademark proof, and evidence of bad faith registration and use.
- Can I add evidence later?
- No. All evidence must be submitted with the initial complaint. There is no discovery phase. Supplemental filings are at the panel's discretion and rarely accepted.
- How much does UDRP cost?
- $1,300–$4,000 for provider fees (WIPO, NAF, CAC) plus $2,000–$15,000+ in legal fees. Total: $3,000–$20,000 per case.
3 steps. 41 seconds. WIPO-ready evidence.
ProofSnap captures the infringing domain content with cryptographic proof that UDRP panels trust.
Install ProofSnap
Add the Chrome extension. Start your free 7-day trial.
Capture the Infringing Site
Open the cybersquatter's website. Click ProofSnap. It captures the full page, HTML source code, hidden meta tags, redirect chains, and affiliate links — in 41 seconds.
Attach to Your UDRP Complaint
Download your evidence ZIP. Use the screenshot, evidence PDF, and HTML source as numbered annexes in your WIPO, NAF, or CAC complaint.
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Why UDRP complainants lose — and how to avoid it
~13% of UDRP complaints are denied. The most common reason? Insufficient evidence. (WIPO Overview 3.0)
Content Removed After Complaint
Respondents take down infringing content the moment they receive notice. In hundreds of WIPO decisions, panels note: "The Panel gives weight to screenshots captured prior to the filing." Without pre-filing timestamped evidence, the panel has nothing.
Capture BEFORE you file or send cease & desist
Undated Screenshots Dismissed
Panelists frequently note: "The Complainant submitted screenshots but provided no indication of when they were captured." In Croatia Airlines v. Modern Empire (D2003-0455), the panel cited failure to document content evolution. (GigaLaw: Screenshots for Domain Disputes)
Blockchain timestamp proves exactly when each capture was made
Hidden Bad Faith Invisible
PPC affiliate links, hidden <meta> keywords targeting your brand, redirect chains — all invisible in a screenshot. Even a blank page can be bad faith (Telstra v. Nuclear Marshmallows, D2000-0003) but you need timestamped proof.
ProofSnap captures full HTML source, metadata, and hidden elements
Your paralegal spends 45 minutes per domain.
ProofSnap takes 41 seconds.
Better evidence, less work. Here's what changes.
Manual Process (~45 min/domain)
- Screenshot with Snagit + date overlay
- Save HTML manually, run WHOIS lookup
- Check Wayback Machine, capture snapshots
- Organize files as Annex-1, Annex-2...
- No cryptographic proof, no tamper detection
- Respondent can challenge every file
ProofSnap (41 seconds/domain)
- Full-page screenshot + HTML source + metadata — one click
- Blockchain timestamp — immutable proof of capture date
- SHA-256 hash — any tampering detected instantly
- Hidden keywords, redirects, affiliate links in source
- Evidence PDF + chain of custody — ready as WIPO annex
- TLS cert, cookies, DOM text — all captured automatically
At $75/hour paralegal rate, that's $300–$600 saved per case. ProofSnap pays for itself on the first UDRP.
Preparing a UDRP complaint? Capture these now.
Once you send a cease & desist or file the complaint, the cybersquatter will likely change or remove the infringing content. Capture everything BEFORE any contact.
Essential evidence to capture before filing:
Timing matters: UDRP has no discovery phase. All evidence must be submitted with the initial complaint. You cannot add exhibits later unless the panel specifically requests supplemental filings (which rarely happens). Capture everything now.
A typical UDRP case costs $3,000–$20,000 in total. A $4.99 SnapPack (10 captures) covers one complete UDRP — less than 0.2% of your total case cost.
Install takes 30 seconds. First capture in under 2 minutes.
Where to file your UDRP complaint
Four ICANN-approved UDRP dispute resolution providers. Attach your ProofSnap evidence ZIP as numbered exhibits.
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center — Geneva
The largest UDRP provider, handling ~60% of all cases (6,614 in 2024). Most prestigious panel. $1,500 for 1 domain / 1 panelist, $4,000 for 3 panelists.
- 1. Prepare your complaint with numbered annexes (trademark registration, WHOIS, ProofSnap evidence ZIPs).
- 2. File electronically via WIPO's online system. Payment required upon filing.
- 3. Respondent has 20 days to respond. Panel appointed within 14 days. Decision within 14 days.
Forum (formerly National Arbitration Forum) — Minneapolis
Second largest provider. Popular with US filers. $1,300 for 1 domain / 1 panelist, $2,600 for 3 panelists. Generally faster timelines than WIPO.
- 1. File electronically via Forum's UDRP platform.
- 2. Attach ProofSnap evidence ZIPs as exhibits referenced in the complaint.
Czech Arbitration Court (CAC) — Prague
Handles .eu domain disputes (mandatory) and UDRP. Known for speed. €1,300 for 1 domain / 1 panelist, €3,000 for 3 panelists.
- 1. File via CAC's online platform. Particularly strong for EU-based disputes.
- 2. ProofSnap's eIDAS qualified timestamps (Enterprise plan) carry legal presumption in all 27 EU member states.
ADNDRC (Asia-Pacific) & ACPA (US Federal Court)
ADNDRC handles Asia-Pacific disputes, especially .cn ($1,300–$3,000). ACPA is a US federal court alternative — more expensive but awards up to $100,000 in damages (UDRP only transfers the domain).
How to reference ProofSnap evidence in your WIPO complaint
Practical guidance for incorporating ProofSnap captures into your UDRP filing.
Step 1: Organize captures as numbered annexes
Each ProofSnap capture produces a ZIP file. Rename them to match your annex numbering:
Annex 5 — Screenshot of respondent's website (proofsnap-capture-2026-04-03.zip)
Annex 6 — HTML source code of respondent's website (included in ZIP)
Annex 7 — WHOIS record capture (proofsnap-whois-2026-04-03.zip)
Step 2: Reference the timestamp in your complaint text
When describing the evidence, reference the cryptographic timestamp:
"As shown in Annex 5, the Respondent's website at <domain.com> displayed pay-per-click advertising links targeting the Complainant's trademark. This capture was made on April 3, 2026, and is accompanied by a SHA-256 cryptographic hash (metadata.json) and blockchain timestamp proof (manifest.json.ots) that independently verify the capture date and content integrity."
Step 3: Highlight the HTML source for hidden bad faith
If the HTML source reveals hidden keywords or affiliate links, reference it specifically:
"The HTML source code captured by ProofSnap (page.html, Annex 5) reveals hidden <meta name="keywords"> tags containing the Complainant's registered trademark, and affiliate tracking parameters in outbound links, confirming the Respondent's intent to commercially profit from confusion with the Complainant's mark."
Key files in the evidence package for WIPO annexes
The ZIP contains additional forensic files (chain of custody, forensic log, video recording, DOM text). Include the full ZIP as one annex — panels can review what they need.
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What to tell your client
"Why are we paying for an evidence tool when we can just take screenshots?"
Cost & risk
"Your UDRP costs $3,000–$20,000. The evidence tool costs $4.99. Respondents commonly remove infringing content after receiving notice — if we don't have timestamped captures from before filing, the panel may discount our evidence. This is insurance, not an expense."
Time & quality
"Manual evidence collection takes 4–8 hours of paralegal time per case. ProofSnap does it in 7 minutes with cryptographic proof that manual screenshots can't match. At $75/hour, it saves $300–$600 per case — and the evidence is unchallengeable."
The three elements you must prove
UDRP Policy, Paragraph 4(a). All three must be established:
Identical or Confusingly Similar
The domain is identical or confusingly similar to your trademark. Evidence: trademark registration + domain name comparison.
No Rights or Legitimate Interests
The respondent has no legitimate reason to own the domain. Evidence: website screenshots showing no bona fide use, WHOIS data showing respondent is not known by the name.
Bad Faith Registration and Use
The domain was registered and is being used in bad faith. Evidence: timestamped captures of PPC links, phishing pages, "for sale" pages, competitor redirects, hidden affiliate links in source code.
Elements 2 and 3 require website evidence. Without timestamped captures of what the site displayed, you're relying on claims alone.
Start capturing evidence now
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