Domain Name & Domain Dispute Expert Witness

Domain names are critical digital assets. Disputes arise when ownership is challenged, transfers occur without authorization, or domains are used in ways that conflict with trademarks and contracts. Bill Hartzer provides expert witness services in domain-related litigation and arbitration.

Domain Dispute Topics

• Domain theft and unauthorized transfers
• Registrar and registry practices and responsibilities
• UDRP and cybersquatting disputes
• Valuation of high-value domain names or portfolios
• DNS configuration, redirection, and traffic capture

Evidence and Records Reviewed

• WHOIS and RDAP records and historical snapshots
• Registrar logs, transfer confirmations, and account events (where available)
• DNS settings, hosting changes, and traffic redirection behavior
• Comparable domain sales and market valuation data
• Contracts, agreements, or policies governing domain use

Bill’s expertise helps the court understand how domains are registered, secured, and transferred, and how industry expectations compare to what occurred in the case.