ICANN's gTLD Policies
As the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched new gTLDs over time, it implemented:
- Some policies that apply to specific TLDs
- Some policies that apply to all TLDs
- Some policies that apply only to gTLDs launched after the 2013 new gTLD program was commenced.
Please contact FORUM at domaindispute@adrforum.com with questions.
Many Policies and Rule require Complainant to notify Respondent of the Complaint using a Complaint Transmittal Cover Sheet. You can download that form here.
Eligibility Requirements Dispute Resolution Policy (ERDRP)
The ERDRP challenges the registration of a domain name when it is not a person or fictional character as the policy requires for the .name TLD.
Qualification Challenge Policy (QCP)
The QCP challenges the registration of a .pro name at the second or third levels for failure to meet the .pro TLD requirements.
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Forms
Filings
Restrictions Dispute Resolution Policy (RDRP)
The RDRP challenges the registration of a .biz domain name for failing to meet the .biz registration requirements. A dispute may be brought simultaneoulsy under the RDRP and the UDRP.
Registry Restrictions Dispute Resolution Policy (RRDRP)
The RRDRP allows a party to request sanctions against a new gTLD Registry for failing to comply with the Registration Restrictions agreed upon with ICANN.
Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy (TDRP)
The TDRP is used when there is a potential violation of ICANN’s Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy between Registrars. An initial TDRP dispute is called a Complaint. If a Registry has already made a decision or issued a “no-decision” result, an Appeal may be filed.
Trademark Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Policy (TM-PDDRP)
The TM-PDDRP allows a party to request sanctions against a new gTLD Registry for participating in a scheme to encourage trademark infringement.