7. IP Verification & Domain Disputes

In addition to wallet-based reputation, WalletTag supports an optional module focused on Web3 domain integrity and trademark protection.

Key Features:

• Trademark Verification Flow:

  • Wallet owners can upload official proof of IP ownership (e.g., USPTO, EUIPO, WIPO documentation)

  • Once verified, the domain is tagged as “IP Verified” and locked to the wallet

• Dispute Filing Mechanism:

  • Verified trademark owners can file a claim if a domain is registered by another party

  • If upheld, the system can automatically transfer the domain to the rightful owner or lock it pending resolution

• Unlocked vs. Locked Domains:

  • If a user registers a domain without trademark verification, it is marked as IP/Trademark Unverified

  • This keeps the domain “unlocked” and eligible for future claims

  • If a verified trademark owner submits a dispute and it is upheld, the domain can be automatically transferred or blocked

• Neutral Arbitration Layer:

  • WalletTag does not act as judge, but facilitates tag issuance based on verified documentation

  • Optional escalation to DAO or third-party panels (e.g., WIPO-based Web3 partners)

This system brings clarity to ownership disputes in Web3 and helps prevent impersonation, squatting, and malicious brand abuse.