Domain Registrar took my domain away | how do I file a lawsuit?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by NewTier, Apr 4, 2008.

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    How do I file a lawsuit?
     
    NewTier, Apr 4, 2008 IP
  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Get the nearest lawyer around you if you want to file one. But before doing so, check the registrar TOS, confirm that you are not the one in the wrong before doing that. Also bear in mind litigation costs can be expensive.
     
    wisdomtool, Apr 4, 2008 IP
  3. 007c

    007c Peon

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    I'd be interested in the registrar and reason..
     
    007c, Apr 4, 2008 IP
  4. slinky

    slinky Banned

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    You need to file with WIPO. I've done this a couple of times and won every case I've litigated. ;) However, you may have no basis for a lawsuit. For example, if you registered cocacola.com and was selling soft drinks, what would be your defense? You've violated law and the registrar's terms of use.
     
    slinky, Apr 4, 2008 IP
  5. NewTier

    NewTier Notable Member

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    Let me PM you guys.
     
    NewTier, Apr 4, 2008 IP
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    chris265 Peon

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    Post what happened i would be interested why they took it
     
    chris265, Apr 4, 2008 IP
  7. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Nailed it.

    And if some of you folks are curious to know if a registrar's contract has been
    upheld, here's one answer:

    http://davezan.com/sizevsnsi.txt

    Read counts II and III of that decision. If that's the registrar in question, OP,
    then your chances of winning are practically nil.

    Otherwise, do what you see fit.
     
    Dave Zan, Apr 4, 2008 IP
  8. slinky

    slinky Banned

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    Start from step one. Why was the domain ownership terminated? We don't even know that yet and it is the key to all the answers. No need to do any of this stuff until this question is answered.
     
    slinky, Apr 4, 2008 IP