即使是欧盟知识产权局（EUIPO）也难逃误植域名（typosquatting）攻击 - 这是一种恶意行为，恶意行为者注册外观相似的域名来误导用户，通常目的是欺诈或网络钓鱼。
Even the EUIPO isn’t slipping through the net of typosquatting attacks - a practice where malicious actors register lookalike domains to mislead users, often for fraudulent or phishing purposes.
在最近的一项裁决中，捷克仲裁法院裁定欧盟知识产权局胜诉，下令在统一域名争议解决政策（UDRP）程序中撤销域名euipp.com。该域名与EUIPO官方网址（euipo.europa.eu）非常相似，只是将字母“o”替换成了第二个“p” — 这是典型的误植域名，旨在诱骗用户访问虚假或欺骗性网站。
In a recent decision, the Czech Arbitration Court ruled in favour of the EUIPO, ordering the cancellation of the domain euipp.com in a UDRP (Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy) proceeding. The domain closely resembled the EUIPO’s official URL (euipo.europa.eu), replacing the letter “o” with a second “p” — a classic example of typosquatting, designed to trick users into visiting a fake or deceptive site.
EUIPO基于其在欧盟的商标注册“EUIPO”而成功提起仲裁投诉，主张其享有在先权利，且存在明显的混淆风险。专家组认为，该域名为恶意注册，缺乏合法目的或权益。该域名与EUIPO官方网址在视觉上具有相似性，而且缺乏善意理由，符合UDRP规定的恶意标准。
The EUIPO successfully brought the complaint based on its European Union trade mark registration “EUIPO”, asserting prior rights and a clear risk of confusion. The Panel found that the domain had been registered in bad faith, with no legitimate purpose or interest. Its visual similarity to the official EUIPO site, combined with the absence of any good-faith justification, met the criteria for bad faith under the UDRP.
专家组还认定，域名注册人的意图是欺骗用户并使其重新定向，这一点从该域名发送的冒充EUIPO的欺诈性电子邮件得到了证实。通过模仿EUIPO的身份，被申请人试图利用EUIPO声誉，误导用户相信他们正在与合法的欧盟机构进行合作。因此，该域名被勒令撤销。
The Panel further concluded that the registrant’s intent was to deceive and redirect users, as evidenced by the fraudulent emails sent from the domain impersonating the EUIPO. By mimicking the Office’s identity, the respondent sought to exploit its reputation and mislead users into believing they were interacting with the legitimate EU institution. The domain was therefore ordered to be cancelled.
本案是如何有效利用商标权打击网络侵权行为的典型案例。误植域名具有重大威胁，会对声誉和网络安全构成风险。域名仲裁仍然是解决此类争议的快速有效途径。无论您是公共机构还是私营公司，积极主动地监控域名注册和行使知识产权权利对于维护品牌的完整性都至关重要。
This case serves as a textbook example of how trade mark rights can be effectively used to combat online infringement. Typosquatting remains a significant threat, posing both reputational and cybersecurity risks. Domain name arbitration continues to be a swift and efficient tool for resolving such disputes. Whether you're a public institution or a private company, proactive monitoring of domain registrations and the enforcement of your IP rights are essential in safeguarding your brand’s integrity.
在数字时代，知识产权保护不仅限于商标，还延伸到域名！
In the digital age, IP protection doesn’t stop at trademarks — it extends all the way to your domain name!
“这项裁决还强调了将商标等知识产权与域名等相关权利联系起来作为增长和可持续发展工具的战略重要性*。
The ruling also underscores the strategic importance of connecting IP rights, such as trade marks, with related rights such as domain names as a tool for growth and sustainable development*”.
* https://www.euipo.europa.eu/fr/news/czech-arbitration-court-rules-in-favour-of-the-euipo-by-cancelling-euipp-com-domain-name
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