Actually that is not correct.

The UDRP applies to the gTLDs. It does not apply to ccTLDs unless it has
been specifically adopted by a ccTLD manager.

auDA has adapted the UDRP to apply in the .au space - we call it the
auDRP. This will come into effect as part of the new policy regime.

Regards 

Jo Lim
Chief Policy Officer
.au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA)
ph 03 9349 4711    mob 0410 553 233
http://www.auda.org.au


-----Original Message-----
From: Michael-Pappas [mailto:auda§michael-pappas.com] 
Sent: Thursday, 11 April 2002 5:08 PM
To: dns§lists.auda.org.au
Subject: Re: [DNS] What is the Australian legal position on name piracy?

All domain name disputes come under the UDRP.. no matter what country.

http://www.icann.org/udrp/

You can take out action via one of the approved providers.

http://www.icann.org/dndr/udrp/approved-providers.htm

As to our court system I have not idea.... IP lawyer will be able to
tell
you.

Regards,

Michael-Pappas.

> A bit OT.
>
> Does anyone know the latest on .com  Australian name piracy?
>
> I have a client who is fairly well known and it seems that early in
> their career an Australian fellow registered their name. This persons
> site gains revenue as a "fan" site with a number of banner ads.
>
> Do Australian courts have jurisdiction? Does my client have any
> rights to gain their name.com domain.
>
> Any information appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Matt King
>
>
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