Expert Guide
Which dispute resolution procedure applies to your domain?
Instant lookup tool for UDRP, URS, DRS and other mechanisms. Find costs, timelines, and remedies available for any domain extension.
How to Check Your Domain
1 Identify the domain extension
Look at the part after the last dot in the infringing domain:
mysite.co.uk → .co.uk
business.de → .de
2 Find Your Options Below
Use the comprehensive tables below to find:
- Your specific domain extension
- Available dispute resolution procedures
- Costs and timelines
- Available remedies (transfer vs suspension)
Comprehensive Domain Extension Reference
Original gTLDs
Tech & Digital
Business & Commerce
Services & Industries
Geographic & Lifestyle
Country Domains (ccTLDs)
Key Terms Explained
Domain Categories
- gTLD (Generic Top-Level Domain)
- Generic domains like .com, .org, .net and newer ones like .app, .tech, .shop
- ccTLD (Country Code Top-Level Domain)
- Country-specific domains like .uk (United Kingdom), .de (Germany), .fr (France)
- New gTLD
- Newer generic domains launched after 2012, like .tech, .online, .store
Available Remedies Explained
- Transfer/Cancellation
- Domain ownership transferred to you OR domain cancelled (UDRP)
- Suspension
- Domain suspended/disabled but not transferred (URS/DRS varies)
- Monetary Damages
- Financial compensation - requires separate court proceedings
- Local Procedures
- Country-specific rules with varying remedies available
Domain Dispute Resolution Quick Reference
Generic Domains (gTLD)
Common domains: .com, .org, .net, .info, .biz, .app, .tech, .shop, .online, .xyz
Country Domains - UDRP Adopted
Examples: .co, .cc, .tv, .me, .sc, .pw, .ag, .ai, .bz
Country Domains - Local Procedures
Examples: .uk (DRS), .eu (ADR), .ca, .au, .de, .fr, .cn
| Domain Type | UDRP (Transfer/Cancellation) | URS (Suspension) | Local DRP (Varies) | Court Remedies (May Be Available) | Common Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic Domains (gTLD) | .com, .org, .net, .info, .biz, .app, .tech, .shop, .online, .xyz, .store, .site | ||||
| ccTLD - UDRP Adopted | .co, .cc, .tv, .me, .sc, .pw, .ag, .ai, .bz, .fm, .la, .md, .pr, .ws | ||||
| .uk (United Kingdom) | .uk, .co.uk, .org.uk | ||||
| .eu (European Union) | .eu, .ею, .ευ | ||||
| .ca (Canada) | .ca | ||||
| .au (Australia) | .au, .com.au, .net.au | ||||
| .de (Germany) | .de | ||||
| .fr (France) | .fr | ||||
| ccTLD - UDRP Variations | .ae, .br, .cn, .es, .ie, .mx, .nl, .pl, .se, .ch |
Detailed Procedure Information
UDRP
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy
✓ Remedy Available
Transfer to complainant OR domain cancellation (panel's discretion)
Coverage
All gTLDs (.com, .org, .net, etc.) and participating ccTLDs
Timeline
2-4 months from filing to decision
Filing Fees (You Pay Direct)
£1,000-2,000 (single panelist)
£3,000-5,000 (three panelists)
Our Legal Fees
£5,000 + VAT (Takeover package)
URS
Uniform Rapid Suspension
Coverage
New gTLDs and select legacy gTLDs (.org, .info, .jobs)
Timeline
Less than 3 weeks from filing to decision
Filing Fees (You Pay Direct)
€375-500 (single examiner)
€750-1,000 (three examiners)
Our Legal Fees
£2,500 + VAT (Takedown package)
Local DRP
Country-Specific Procedures
↔ Remedy Varies
Transfer, cancellation, or suspension depending on jurisdiction
See country-specific links below for details
Coverage
Specific ccTLDs only (.uk, .eu, .ca, .au, etc.)
Timeline
Varies by jurisdiction (4-12 weeks)
Filing Fees (You Pay Direct)
£200-1,500 (varies by country)
.uk DRS: £750 + VAT
Our Legal Fees
£2,500-5,000 + VAT (varies by procedure)
Important Legal Considerations
Domain Dispute Limitations
- • Domain dispute procedures focus on registrar enforcement, not monetary damages
- • Remedies are limited to domain transfer or suspension
- • These are administrative procedures, not court litigation
- • Success requires proving trademark rights and bad faith registration/use
When You Need Court Action
- • Seeking monetary damages for losses
- • Complex trademark disputes
- • Appeals from domain dispute decisions
- • Broader legal remedies beyond domain control
Professional Advice Required: This guide provides general information only. Domain disputes involve complex legal and procedural issues. Always seek specialist legal advice to assess your specific situation and determine the most appropriate course of action.
How We Can Help You
Start with a Letter
Professional cease & desist letter for clear violations
Note: Filing fees are paid separately and direct to the dispute resolution provider. Additional domains in the same case: £100-250 each depending on procedure.
Additional Resources & Practical Tips
📋 Before You Start
- • Gather evidence: Screenshots, trademark registrations, proof of use
- • Document dates: When did the infringing registration occur?
- • Research the domain owner: WhoIs information, website content
- • Consider your strategy: Do you want the domain or just to stop the infringement?
💡 Pro Tips
- • Act quickly: Some procedures have strict time limits
- • Consider mediation first: Many disputes resolve without formal proceedings
- • Keep detailed records: Document all communications and evidence
- • Budget for filing fees: These are separate from legal fees
Official Resources & Further Reading
UDRP Resources
Country-Specific
Legal Databases
How to Check Your Domain
Step 1: Identify Your Domain Extension
Look at the part after the last dot in your domain:
mysite.co.uk → .co.uk
business.de → .de
Step 2: Find Your Options
Use the table above to find:
- Your specific domain extension
- Available dispute resolution procedures
- Whether you can get takeover or takedown
- Approximate costs and timelines
💡 Complete Coverage: Over 1,400+ gTLDs exist (.academy, .accountant, .actor, .adult, .africa, .agency, .airforce, .apartments, .app, .art, .associates, .attorney, .auction, .auto, .band, .bank, .bar, .bargains, .beach, .beauty, .bet, .bike, .bio, .black, .blog, .blue, .boats, .bond, .boutique, .build, .business, .buzz, .cafe, .cam, .camera, .camp, .capital, .car, .cards, .care, .career, .cars, .casa, .cash, .casino, .catering, .center, .ceo, .charity, .chat, .cheap, .church, .city, .claims, .cleaning, .click, .clinic, .clothing, .cloud, .club, .coach, .codes, .coffee, .college, .community, .company, .compare, .computer, .consulting, .contact, .contractors, .cooking, .cool, .country, .coupons, .courses, .credit, .creditcard, .cruise, .dance, .date, .dating, .deals, .degree, .delivery, .democrat, .dental, .dentist, .design, .dev, .diamonds, .diet, .digital, .direct, .directory, .discount, .doctor, .dog, .domains, .download, .earth, .eco, .education, .email, .energy, .engineer, .engineering, .enterprises, .equipment, .estate, .events, .exchange, .expert, .exposed, .express, .fail, .faith, .family, .fan, .farm, .fashion, .fast, .feedback, .film, .finance, .financial, .fire, .fish, .fitness, .flights, .florist, .flowers, .fly, .football, .forex, .forsale, .forum, .foundation, .fund, .furniture, .futbol, .fyi, .gallery, .game, .games, .garden, .gay, .gifts, .gives, .glass, .global, .gmbh, .gold, .golf, .graphics, .gratis, .green, .gripe, .group, .guide, .guru, .hair, .health, .healthcare, .help, .hiphop, .hockey, .holdings, .holiday, .homes, .horse, .hospital, .host, .hosting, .house, .how, .icu, .immo, .immobilien, .industries, .ink, .institute, .insurance, .insure, .international, .investments, .jewelry, .jobs, .kaufen, .kitchen, .land, .law, .lawyer, .lease, .legal, .lgbt, .life, .lighting, .limited, .limo, .link, .live, .loan, .loans, .lol, .love, .ltd, .luxury, .makeup, .management, .market, .marketing, .markets, .mba, .media, .medical, .memorial, .men, .menu, .miami, .money, .mortgage, .movie, .music, .network, .news, .ninja, .one, .online, .ooo, .organic, .page, .partners, .parts, .party, .pay, .pet, .pharmacy, .photo, .photography, .photos, .pics, .pictures, .pink, .pizza, .place, .plumbing, .plus, .poker, .porn, .press, .pro, .productions, .properties, .property, .protection, .pub, .quest, .racing, .radio, .realestate, .recipes, .red, .rehab, .rent, .rentals, .repair, .report, .republican, .rest, .restaurant, .review, .reviews, .rich, .rip, .rocks, .run, .sale, .salon, .save, .school, .science, .search, .security, .select, .services, .sex, .sexy, .shoes, .shop, .shopping, .show, .singles, .site, .ski, .skin, .smile, .social, .software, .solar, .solutions, .space, .sport, .sports, .star, .storage, .store, .stream, .studio, .study, .style, .sucks, .supplies, .supply, .support, .surf, .surgery, .systems, .tax, .taxi, .team, .tech, .technology, .tennis, .theater, .theatre, .tickets, .tips, .tires, .today, .tools, .top, .tours, .town, .toys, .trade, .trading, .training, .travel, .tube, .university, .uno, .vacations, .vet, .video, .villas, .vision, .vote, .voting, .voyage, .watch, .webcam, .website, .wedding, .wiki, .win, .wine, .work, .works, .world, .wtf, .xxx, .yoga, .zone and hundreds more). Contact us if you need help identifying the right procedure for your domain.
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