UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy)

UDRP is an acronym for Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy, and refers to the policy set forth by ICANN to resolve domain name disputes in the case of trademark infringement or abusive registrations.  If the complainant wins a UDRP case, the domain may be transferred to them.  If the respondent wins the UDRP case, no action is taken (i.e. The original owner keeps the domain).  Every domain name registrant who registers a domain name under ICANN jurisdiction must agree to be bound by ICANN’s current dispute policy which was first adopted in 1999.  The policy, related information and a list of past UDRP proceedings can be found at the following URL: http://www.icann.org/en/udrp/udrp.htm