Verna Law, P.C.

Domain Name Dispute Law Firm in Rye, New York
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Your .COM is Your Business’ Gold

Our Team has over 60 years Combined Experience

Your Domain Name is Your Business’ Brand

Maybe you are a domain name owner involved in a domain name dispute with an overzealous trademark holder. Maybe you’re a trademark owner who is the victim of abusive domain name registration. Verna Law, P.C. handles domain name disputes of all kinds, in Federal Courts and WIPO/NAF arbirtration, according to Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) guidelines. The Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) is a process established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for resolving disputes over domain names. Specifically, it addresses cases where a domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark, has been registered and is being used in bad faith, and the domain name registrant has no legitimate interests in the name.  A UDRP proceeding begins when a trademark owner files a complaint with an ICANN-approved dispute resolution service provider, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The complaint must detail how the domain name in question violates the UDRP criteria. The domain name registrant is then given the opportunity to respond, defending their right to the domain name.  The proceeding is typically conducted online and involves a panel of one or three experts who review the evidence and make a decision. If the panel rules in favor of the complainant, the domain name can be canceled or transferred to the complainant. UDRP decisions are binding but can be challenged in court. The UDRP offers a streamlined, cost-effective alternative to litigation for resolving domain name disputes, promoting fairness and protecting trademark rights on the internet.

The team at Verna Law, P.C. is committed to helping you in complex legal matters. Whether your domain is currently under threat or you need to proactively file a complaint against abusive registrations of domain names, our attorneys are well-versed in the nuances of domain name disputes and the value of a domain name. Our services extend across New York, New Jersey, Washington, and California, with representation in federal court and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Beyond legal expertise, we understand the significance of your online presence and brand integrity. Our comprehensive approach encompasses strategic protection and tactical resolution. We are not just lawyers; we are advocates for your intellectual property rights. We understand all the effects of domain name litigation.

Let Verna Law, P.C. be the shield for your domain name disputes – protecting your interests, preserving your new domain name, defending you in a domain dispute, and ensuring a resolution that stands the test of legal scrutiny. Verna Law, P.C. is a highly regarded boutique law firm that offers legal services in domain names and intellectual property.

Verna Law, P.C. has its main office in Westchester County, in Rye, New York, in the shadow of New York City, the Hudson Valley, and the Stamford technology corridor. We are only five miles away from White Plains and less than nine miles from New Rochelle.

Our office is a 10-minute walk from the Rye Train Station.  The Rye train station provides commuter rail service to Grand Central Terminal in New York City or Stamford and New Haven-Union Station via the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line.

Let the team at Verna Law, P.C. help you protect resolve your domain name disputes, no matter if your domain is threatened or you need to file a complaint.

Domain Name Dispute Law Firm in Rye, NY

Domain Name Disputes

Domain name disputes are handled according to ICANN Guidelines, which function in very differently than local or Federal courts. When filing or defending a complaint, there’s just one shot to get it right. The team at Verna Law has the experience to do it right- the first time. Learn More

Domain Names in Different Courts

Our team has over 60 years of combined experience in litigation. Anthony M. Verna III, Managing Partner, is admitted to the Southern District of New York (Federal courthouse in Manhattan) and the Eastern District of New York (Federal court in Brooklyn). Our team of domain name lawyers can determine the best course of action for domain owners who may be in a domain dispute, either in United States Federal District Courts or in UDRP proceedings. Learn More

Domain Names as Trademarks

Do you have questions about trademarks? If your domain name is a registered trademark, it receives more protections. Verna Law, P.C. handles many trademark infringement cases, be it for the holder of trademark rights or for the defendants. If a domain name creates trademark infringement, Verna Law, P.C. can handle your case in New York City. These issues are handled best in Federal Court because of the federal statutes involved. Similar domain names may cause consumer confusion. Trademark law can help when your domain name can be a trademark registration. Learn More

Our Team

The right legal team can make all the difference in protecting you and your ideas. We pride ourselves on being your trusted domain name attorneys in Rye, NY, Westchester County. With over 60 years of combined experience, we offer big firm law expertise with the attention and speed you only get from a small domain name law firm. Our team has a strong background in the legal issues that make your intangible assets work for you. Our domain name lawyers are here to fight for your internet domain name. We represent sole inventors, small businesses, and corporations of all sizes in all aspects of intellectual property. Whether your have a number of domain names or or just one, our team handles legal disputes and gives legal advice for domain names and intellectual property in Rye, NY, Westchester County.

Anthony M. Verna III

Anthony M. Verna III

Managing Partner

Anthony Verna is an intellectual property attorney who is a member of the bar of the State of New York and of the bar of the State of New Jersey, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He is a sought-after business speaker and has built Verna Law, P.C. to have a strong focus on Trademark, Copyright, Domain Names, Entertainment, and Advertising law, providing Intellectual Property services for modern businesses who want to promote and protect themselves and stand out in this market. Anthony has litigated patent rights in federal court for owners of patented products and drug companies with pharmaceutical products.His Bachelor’s degree is in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University and his Juris Doctor is from Rutgers Law School. Anthony has been lead counsel in civil litigation in multiple courthouses in U.S District Court. Learn more about Anthony here.

Wil Jacques

Wil Jacques

Patent Agent

With over 25 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, sales, strategic marketing, and technology licensing for government, industrial, and private sector organizations and clients, Wil is a patent valuation and licensing expert with a wealth of industry experience and a strong reputation in patent application preparation and business development. Wil is registered as a qualified patent agent to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office with an advanced degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA. Wil has drafted patent applications for medical devices, business methods, software, information technology, and consumer products. His focus is on assisting early-stage companies in attracting capital investments and out-licensing opportunities with larger, more established market players including government, venture capital firms, and medium to large-size corporations. Learn more about Wil here.

Judy Endejan

Judy Endejan

Litigation Consultant

Judy focuses on telecommunications, media, and intellectual property issues. With extensive experience, and a unique blend of private practice and in-house experience, Judy spent ten years with GTE Corporation (now Verizon), acquiring substantial experience in public utility regulation and administrative law. She has also served as General Counsel for Fisher Communications, Inc., a major Northwest broadcast corporation. Judy has commercial litigation experience in copyright law, copyright infringement, trademark registrations, and trade secrets. Judy is licensed in Washington and California. Learn more about Judy here.

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