“CYBER-SQUATTING IN INDIA: LEGAL CHALLENGES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION”

AUTHOR – ANJANI KUMAR SINGH, M. TECH, LL.B, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY & RETIRED COLONEL OF INDIAN ARMY

BEST CITATION – ANJANI KUMAR SINGH, “CYBER-SQUATTING IN INDIA: LEGAL CHALLENGES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION”, ILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 4 (2) OF 2025, PG. 384-391, APIS – 3920-0007 | ISSN – 2583-7230.

Abstract

Cybersquatting has emerged as a significant legal and commercial issue in the digital era, especially in jurisdictions like India where the digital economy is expanding rapidly. This research paper explores the legal framework governing cybersquatting in India, critically examines cybersquatting within the context of Indian intellectual property law and evaluates judicial responses to such disputes, examining key judicial decisions, statutory provisions, dispute resolution mechanisms, and international influences. Through case law analysis and real-life examples, it identifies the gaps and challenges in current legal protections and proposes a roadmap for more effective enforcement.