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ICANN Publishes Thought Paper on Domain Seizures and Takedowns
Practical Law Legal Update 1-518-3895 (Approx. 3 pages)
ICANN Publishes Thought Paper on Domain Seizures and Takedowns
by PLC Intellectual Property & Technology
| Published on 09 Mar 2012 • USA (National/Federal) |
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) published a thought paper to assist parties preparing legal or regulatory actions understand the kind of information top level domain name registration providers will need to respond promptly and effectively to a legal or regulatory order or action.
On March 8, 2012, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) published Guidance for Preparing Domain Name Orders, Seizures & Takedowns. As discussed in its press release, this paper helps parties preparing legal or regulatory actions understand the information top level domain name registration providers need to respond promptly and effectively to a legal or regulatory order or action.
The paper explains three operational elements of the Internet name system affected by seizures:
- Domain name registration services.
- Domain name system.
- WHOIS services.
The paper also provides a list of questions with checklists or explanations of information. ICANN suggests that preparers:
- Consider these questions when planning to seize or take down a domain name.
- Provide registry operators the information listed in the checklists.