Internet Domain Name Disputes: Working Toward a Global Solution

Authors

• Sue Ann Mota, Bowling Green State University

Abstract

The Internet is essential to the growth of the global economy and the Domain Name System is essential to accessing sites on the Internet. Over 170 registrars are accredited to issue top-level domains, such as .com, .net, and .org. Frequently, however, disputes arise over who should own a particular domain name. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has adopted a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) to address these disputes. ICANN has approved four dispute resolution service providers that are currently handling domain name disputes. This article will examine the success rate of complaints, the elements that must be proven in a domain name dispute, the fees charged, and the number of disputes handled by the four dispute resolution providers. In addition, this article will make recommendations for improving the current system.

Recommended Citation

Sue Ann Mota, Internet Domain Name Disputes: Working Toward a Global Solution, 8 Computer L. Rev. & Tech. J. 213 (2004)