Domain name disputes in Australia are decided under the .au Dispute Resolution Policy (or the auDRP). This post explains the main steps that are involved in deciding a dispute under this policy, from the commencement of the dispute to the implementation of the decision.
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Registrants of “.au” domain names who are unhappy about the use of similar domain names by other traders must be able to show that the other domain names were registered in “bad faith” if they are to use the Dispute Resolution Policy for .au Doman Names (the auDRP). What exactly is bad faith?
Domain name owners who are upset by the registration of another domain name will often have a number of options to resolve a matter. These will include utilising the official .au Dispute Resolution Policy (auDRP) or various actions in court. Which option to choose will depend upon the particular circumstances.
The auDRP or the Australian Domain Dispute Resolution Policy offers a relatively inexpensive way to resolve disputes between domain name owners in the “.au” domain space. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about that policy.
