What Is WIPO?
WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) is a United Nations agency responsible for intellectual property services, policy, and cooperation globally. In the domain world, WIPO is the most widely used dispute resolution provider for UDRP cases.
WIPO's Arbitration and Mediation Center handles thousands of domain name disputes annually, making it the largest and most experienced UDRP provider. Their decisions are publicly available and form a body of precedent that guides future dispute outcomes.
Filing a UDRP case with WIPO costs $1,500 for a single domain with a single panelist, or $4,000 for a three-panelist decision. The process takes approximately 2 months from filing to decision.
Why This Matters for Startups
If you need to file a UDRP complaint to recover your brand's domain, WIPO is the most established and trusted provider. Their extensive case history means more predictable outcomes. If you're on the receiving end of a UDRP complaint, reviewing similar WIPO decisions can help you and your attorney assess your position and prepare your response.
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