ICANN's gTLD Policies
As the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) launched new gTLDs over time, it implemented: - Policies that apply to specific TLDs;
- Policies that apply to all TLDs; and
- Policies that apply only to gTLDs launched after the 2013 new gTLD program was commenced.
These ICANN policies, rules, forms and filing links can be found below.
ICANN's gTLD Policies:
ERDRP
QCP
RDRP
RRDRP
TDRP
TM-PDDRP
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.
Policy & Rules
Forms
Filing Links
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.
Policy & Rules
Forms
Filing Link
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.
Policy & Rules
Forms
Filing Links
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.
Policy & Rules
Forms
Filing Links
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.
Policy & Rules
Forms
Filing Link
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.
Policy & Rules
Forms
Filing Link
Other Policies & Resources
