1. What do I do if a domain name infringes on my
intellectual property?
First, contact the registrant of the domain name. You may be able to work out
the problem together. If not, a party who wishes to initiate a dispute
regarding the validity of a .ORG domain name registration must use the
Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) or a court system.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) requires that
the UDRP be incorporated by reference into the registration agreements between
registrars and registrants.
ICANN's Web site contains a list of approved UDRP dispute resolution
service providers.
2. What do I do if I have a problem with my registrar?
First, try to resolve the issue with the registrar directly. Registrars are
required to have customer support mechanisms to assist you. Your registration
agreement is a contract between you and your registrar, and therefore PIR does
not normally intervene in such disputes.
If the problem persists, visit the
InterNIC Registrar Problem Report page. It provides additional
suggestions to address the problem and a report form.