WHAT IS REVERSE DOMAIN NAME HIJACKING? (RDNH)
“Reverse Domain Name Hijacking means using the Policy in bad faith to attempt to deprive a registered domain-name holder of a domain name.”
“a form of bullying and extortion and can be legally actionable.”
“an attempt to egregiously misuse the UDRP to unjustly seize a domain name from its lawful owner.”
“These actions often intimidate domain name owners into transferring ownership of the domain name to trademark owners to avoid legal action and costly expenses, particularly when the domain names belong to smaller organizations or individuals without financial resources to fight the action.”
“a cyber attacker attempts to take control of a domain by making false claims that it belongs to them.”
“RDNH is not simply losing a UDRP case, it applies where the complaint should never have been filed.”
–WTR
“covetous Complainants abusing the UDRP with the aim of seizing a particularly valuable domain name.”
“it’s a finding by a panel in a domain name dispute that the complaint was brought in bad faith, often to harass the domain owner or try to steal a legitimately owned domain.”
“a frivolous Domain Name Hijacking (DNH) claim in an attempt to improperly capture a domain name from a legitimate domain name registrant.”
“trying to acquire a domain name that is already owned by someone else, by making false or misleading claims of trademark infringement. RDH is considered an unethical and abusive practice that can harm the legitimate rights and interests of domain name owners.”
“a critical issue that arises when a domain name is wrongfully taken or disputed, often by individuals or entities attempting to profit from a brand’s reputation.”
“attempted theft via abuse of legal process.”
PUBLIC SERVICE ALERT
A state chartered bank was found to have committed Reverse Domain Name Hijacking.
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