Cybersquatting
Cybersquatting is the bad-faith registration of a domain identical or confusingly similar to another party's trademark, usually to sell it back at a profit or to divert traffic.
What it means in practice
Cybersquatting is the classic target of the UDRP. To recover the name, the rightful owner shows the domain is confusingly similar to its mark, the holder has no legitimate interest, and the registration and use are in bad faith. Not every unwanted registration qualifies — a descriptive word used in good faith is not cybersquatting.
FAQ
How do I recover a cybersquatted domain?
For a gTLD, file a UDRP with a provider such as WIPO. Prove confusing similarity, no legitimate interest, and bad-faith registration and use; the panel can order a transfer.