WHAT WE MONITOR
DOMAINS
Overview
We monitor new domain registrations worldwide and promptly inform you when new domains include your trademark. There are hundreds of millions of internet domains—over 100,000 are added every day. We check every single internet domain registration as far as technically possible and immediately notify you of any domain that features your trademark name.
FAQ's
Domain monitoring refers to the regular checks for newly registered, expiring, and expired domain names that are identical or similar to the trademark name of the trademark holder. Trademark holders are alerted to any movement or change regarding domains that are relevant to their business.
You will have an overview of each domain with an identical or similar name. This allows you to ascertain whether the domain inadvertently infringes upon your trademark. This can occur, for instance, when a website under someone else’s ownership is showcasing your product or service. In such cases, you can implement the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy, as explained below. Moreover, if the domain does not infringe upon your trademark but you wish to acquire it for future monetisation, you will be duly notified when the domain expires or is nearing expiration. The outputs of monitoring can enable the cancellation, suspension, or transfer of a domain name from previous registrants who infringe upon trademark holders’ rights.
If there is no other means of acquiring a domain with the same or a similar name as your trademark, the last option is to lease the domain and purchase it later. This is why you can utilise our draft, which contains all the essential legal details concerning the rental agreement of domains for business purposes. Our draft can be found in the customer dashboard.
After receiving the reference number, please register on the web portal. Following successful registration, the service will be activated for you. The initial information outputs will be displayed after a few hours.
News
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An update to our trademark report is now available
To access it, please log in to your account and go to the "Trademark" section. If you're not registered yet, simply sign up with your reference number.
27/10/2025
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UKIPO Rejects Philips’ Shaver Design Trademarks for Lack of Distinctiveness
The UK Intellectual Property Office has refused four trademark applications by Dutch technology group Koninklijke Philips N.V. for geometric dot patterns applied to electric shavers, ruling the designs “devoid of distinctive character” under the Trade Marks Act 1994. The decision found that the dotted motifs—featured across multiple filings—would be perceived by consumers as decorative embellishments rather than indicators of trade origin. Philips argued the patterns were unique and already accepted by the EUIPO, but the UK examiner held that aesthetic appeal alone does not make a design a trademark. The rejection underscores the UKIPO’s increasingly strict approach to design marks in consumer electronics, where visual simplicity can hinder distinctiveness. The ruling comes as Philips continues its transformation into a health technology powerhouse, generating €18 billion in 2024, largely driven by its medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
23/10/2025
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Nestlé Fights ‘Buck Chow’ Trademark as It Embarks on Sweeping Corporate Overhaul
Nestlé has filed a U.S. opposition against GB Feeds LLC’s 'GB Feeds Buck Chow Extra Inches Aren’t an Accident', arguing the mark’s resemblance to its 'Dog Chow', 'Cat Chow', and related pet food brands could confuse consumers. The move comes as the Swiss food giant launches a major restructuring under new CEO Philipp Navratil, cutting 16,000 jobs and reviewing its 2,000-strong brand portfolio. Navratil, who took over after a leadership scandal, aims to restore investor confidence following years of sluggish growth and reputational turbulence. Despite consumer headwinds and shifting market tastes, Nestlé reported stronger third-quarter sales and lifted its cost-savings target to 3 billion Swiss francs by 2027. Its push into premium and sustainable markets — from Brazilian chocolatier Grupo CRM to renewable-powered factories — underscores an effort to reshape the world’s largest FMCG company for a more demanding era.
17/10/2025