A while ago, we already posted an article on this site about the new policy the .be registry introduced against cybersquatting. This seems to be really necessary because cybersquatting is becoming a fast growing problem.
In 2008 WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) received 8% more complaints about cybersquatting compared to 2007. Cybersquatting means that someone registers your registered trademark or company name, or a name that is confusingly similar. Like this, he or she can keep away potential customers from your website. So it’s quite annoying if you become a victim.
In 2008, WIPO mainly received complaints from medical firms, which became the victim of this phenomenon. But also famous people have to deal with this problem, including soccer team Arsenal, actress Scarlett Johansson and the creators of Bob the Builder.