This document discusses domain name disputes and the Uniform Domain Resolution Policy (UDRP). It defines what a domain name is and notes that they have become business identifiers and trademarks. It explains that disputes often arise from cybersquatting, where third parties register trademarks as domain names preemptively. The UDRP allows complainants to file cases with resolution service providers, specifying the domain name in question, respondent, registrar, and grounds for complaint. Panelists make decisions based on whether the domain is identical to a trademark, if the respondent has rights to the name, and if it was registered and used in bad faith. It provides examples of disputes in India over domain names like Rediff.in, Orkut.

2. What is a domain name?
 is the address of a web site that is intended to be easily
identifiable and easy to remember, such as goolge.com,
or nift.ac.in
 domain names have become business identifiers and,
increasingly, even trademarks themselves, such as
amazon.com.
 By using existing trademarks for domain names -
sony.com, for example - businesses attract potential
customers to their websites.

3. What is the nature of the
disputes?
 Cybersquatting - pre-emptive registration of
trademarks by third parties as domain names.

4. Why so many disputes?
 No agreement within the Internet community that
would allow organizations that register domain names
to pre-screen the filing of potentially problematic
names.
 The increasing business value of domain names on the
Internet has led to more cybersquatting

5. How does the UDRP work?
 UDRP (Uniform Domain Resolution Policy)
 The UDRP permits complainants to file a case with a
resolution service provider, specifying:
 the domain name in question,
 the respondent or holder of the domain name,
 the registrar with whom the domain name was
registered,
 the grounds for the complaint.

6. What factors guide the panelists'
decisions?
 Whether the domain name is identical or confusingly
similar to a trademark or service mark in which the
complainant has rights.
 Whether the respondent has any rights or legitimate
interests in the domain name
 Whether the domain name was registered and is being
used in bad faith

7. Case Studies from Indian domain
(.in dispute resolution policy (INDRP)
 Rediff.in
 Orkut.in
 Internet.in
 Computer.in

8. Reference
 Documents
 IP & Websites
 Domain name
 Case studies
 Orkut.in
 Rediff.in
 Computer.in
 Internet.in
 Interview with Mr. Pravin Anand