RE: [OT] Getting a domain name back?

["Alex Clark" <alex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If it's a .uk domain then Nominet have full details at nominet.org.uk

About the DRS

Disputes account for a small proportion, less than 0.05% of all
registrations in the .uk Top Level Domain. However, a dispute may arise
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one party feels they have a greater right to use a Domain Name. The Dispute
Resolution Service (DRS) offers an efficient and transparent method of
resolving disputes in the .uk Top Level Domain.

The DRS does not replace the role of the Courts, it is however open to all
and the decisions are binding on the parties involved. As a result of a DRS
decision, Nominet has the power to transfer, cancel or suspend the Domain
Name registration.

Cases are processed by Nominet in accordance with the policy and procedure.
A strict timetable is adhered to and all case decisions are published on
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Nominet website.

Complaints must correspond to the prescribed format and should be submitted
to the DRS team using the online complaint form. Nominet will seek a
response from the Registrant, after which it will initiate an informal
mediation process. If a resolution cannot be achieved through mediation,
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Complainant can refer the case for a decision by an independent expert on
payment of a fee of =A3750 (plus VAT).

If either party is dissatisfied with the outcome, they may appeal within
five working days of the decision being made on payment of a fee of =A33000
(plus VAT); there is a split fee system also available - see the procedure
for details. The Appeal will be heard by a panel of three experts from the
list.

If you have any queries about the service or would like further
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please contact us by emailing drs@xxxxxxx=20

-----Original Message-----
From: darren_karp2001 [mailto:darren@xxxxxxx]=20
Sent: 11 April 2005 14:46
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] [OT] Getting a domain name back?



Hi All,

I have a client whose domain name was registered by an individual a while
ago, they have now fallen out and the guy refuses to transfer the ownership
of the domain. Is it possible to have the domain transferred to the
rightfu=
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owner?

Regards
Darren