Network solutions' dispute policy

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In an effort to deal with the problem of third parties registering trademark names that they do not own as second-level domain names, Network Solutions has created its own Domain Name Dispute Policy. Under the policy, which all registrants of domain names must agree to, Network Solutions will put a domain name on "Hold" if presented with proper documentation that the domain name possibly violates the trademark rights of the trademark owner, and the registrant refuses to give up the domain name. A domain name that has been put on hold is not available for use by any party.

To initiate the dispute procedures, a complainant must provide Network Solutions with an original certified copy, not more than six months old, of a trademark registration that is still in full force and effect and is identical to the disputed second-level domain name, and a copy of the written prior notice sent by the complainant to the domain name registrant. If the registration of the domain name predates the complainant's trademark, Network Solutions will take no action.

If the registration of the domain name is after the effective date of the complainant's trademark, Network Solutions will request the registrant to submit proof of ownership of the registrant's own registered trademark, which must predate any notice of dispute sent to the registrant. If the registrant provides such proof of trademark, Network Solutions will take no action.

If the domain name was registered after the effective date of the complainant's registered trademark and the registrant fails to provide adequate proof of its own registered trademark, Network solutions will allow the registrant to register a new domain name free of charge. Otherwise, Network Solutions will put the domain name on hold pending resolution of the dispute. Network Solutions will remove the "Hold" only if presented with one of the following:

1) a bilateral agreement signed by both parties to the dispute;
2) an order from a court of competent jurisdiction, or an arbiter,
3) a written request from the trademark owner withdrawing the complaint,
4) a transfer of the domain name from the registrant to the trademark owner,
5) a deletion request from the domain name registrant, or
6) deletion of the domain name for non-payment of the registration fee.

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I did read this news , actually it opens up the wounds of the domain name insecurity and thefts and remind you that they need to betaken care of and protected . With the continued emergence of the internet as a means of conducting commercial transactions, name recognition has become increasingly important. ICANN is a non-profit organization organized strictly for the purpose of managing domain names and registrations.There are several manners in which domain name disputes can be resolved. The most traditional and slowest method is to turn to the court system.