The online side of IP rights
Iranian consumers discover and buy through local marketplaces, messaging platforms, social media and app stores. These channels are also where counterfeit goods, look-alike shops and impersonating accounts appear first. A registered trademark is the foundation for acting against them, but it needs to be used actively.
We combine registration, monitoring and enforcement so that your rights work in the places where the infringement actually happens.
Domain names
Securing the right domain names, including the .ir country-code domain, is a practical part of entering the market. We advise on which names to register, in whose name, and how to recover a domain that has been registered by someone else in bad faith or to the detriment of your rights.
Building a usable evidence file
Platforms and authorities act on evidence. A takedown request is far more effective when it includes proof of your registered rights in Iran, clear captures of the infringing listings or accounts with dates and links, and an explanation of why the use infringes. We prepare evidence in a consistent format so that each request can be processed quickly and repeated if the infringer reappears.
Over time, this file also shows patterns: the same sellers, the same suppliers, the same imagery. That information helps decide when platform procedures are enough and when a stronger response is justified.
Monitoring and takedowns
- Watching marketplaces, social media and app stores for misuse
- Preparing evidence in a form platforms and authorities accept
- Notice-and-takedown requests to platforms
- Action against impersonating accounts and copycat shops
- Recovery of domain names registered in bad faith
Escalation when needed
Most online infringements are resolved through platform procedures and formal notices. When an infringer persists or operates at scale, we assess the evidence and advise on further legal action, coordinating with your trademark and copyright strategy.
Priorities for brands entering Iran
For a brand preparing to launch in Iran, the online priorities are straightforward: secure the main domain names, register the trademark in the classes that matter, reserve consistent handles on the platforms your customers use, and agree with distributors who controls the official online presence. Doing this before launch costs far less than recovering names and accounts afterwards.
Common questions
Do we need a trademark registered in Iran to remove listings?
Platforms and authorities generally expect proof of rights in Iran. A local registration makes takedowns faster and more reliable.
Someone has registered our brand as a .ir domain. What can we do?
There may be options to recover it, depending on the facts and the registrant's conduct. We review the case and recommend the most efficient route.
Can you monitor our brand online on an ongoing basis?
Yes. We can agree a monitoring scope and reporting rhythm that suits the size of your brand and the level of risk.