China Domain Protection – Recover Cybersquatted .cn Domains & Defend Your Brand

Why China Domain Protection Is Essential for Global Brands

China's country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) – .cn – is one of the largest and most valuable domain spaces globally, with over 20 million registrations. Unlike generic TLDs (.com, .net), .cn domains are subject to China-specific dispute resolution rules (CNDRP). Cybersquatters routinely register .cn domains matching foreign trademarks, then:

• Offer to sell the domain back to the brand owner at inflated prices (reverse hijacking)
• Host malicious content, pornography, or counterfeit sales under your brand name
• Divert your potential customers to competitors or phishing sites
• Prevent you from establishing a legitimate China web presence

Our China Domain Protection Services

• Defensive Domain Registration – We help you proactively register critical .cn, .com.cn, and related domains before squatters do. Portfolio management for large brand families.
• Domain Monitoring & Watch Service – We continuously monitor newly registered .cn domains matching your trademarks, alerting you to potential cybersquatting within 24 hours.
• CNDRP Domain Dispute Resolution – We file formal complaints under CNNIC's dispute resolution policy to transfer or cancel infringing domain names. Successful within 2-4 months.
• Domain Name Recovery Negotiation – For cases where CNDRP is not optimal (weak trademark rights), we negotiate with squatters for fair domain acquisition.
• Court Litigation for Domain Disputes – For complex or high-value domain disputes, we file trademark infringement lawsuits in Chinese courts seeking domain transfer and damages.
• Domain Name Enforcement against Abusive Use – If a domain hosts counterfeit sales or malware, we pursue parallel platform complaints and legal action.

Evidence Required for CNDRP Domain Dispute

To maximize success in .cn domain dispute proceedings, we prepare comprehensive evidence:

• Trademark registration certificates – China trademark registrations (preferred) or international registrations with China designation
• Proof of trademark use and reputation in China – Sales records, advertising materials, media coverage, exhibition participation
• Domain name registration date comparison – Your trademark filing date vs. domain registration date (earlier trademark wins)
• Bad faith evidence – Squatter's offer to sell the domain (email correspondence), history of cybersquatting (multiple domains), actual use of domain to host infringing or malicious content
• No legitimate interest evidence – Squatter not known by the domain name, no bona fide offering of goods/services under the name

We handle all evidence collection, translation, and submission to the CNDRP dispute resolution provider (CIETAC or HKIAC).

Domain Monitoring – Early Detection of Cybersquatting

New .cn domains are registered daily. Without monitoring, you may not discover a squatted domain until significant damage is done. Our China domain monitoring service includes:

• Daily scans of new .cn, .com.cn, .net.cn registrations against your trademark portfolio
• Automated alerts within 24 hours of suspicious domain registration
• Risk assessment (identical vs. similar, commercial use vs. parked)
• Recommended action – defensive registration (if still available), CNDRP complaint, or negotiation

Annual monitoring plans available at affordable rates – far cheaper than recovering a domain after squatters exploit it.

Frequently Asked Questions About China Domain Protection