What authorization does the FORUM have to resolve domain name disputes?
The FORUM has been accredited by ICANN to administer disputes that arise from the registration of domain names having generic top level domains (e.g., .com, .net, or .org), and restricted or sponsored top level domains (such as .name, .mobi, and .pro). The FORUM has been accredited by NeuStar to administer disputes that arise from the registration of domain names in the .us (ccTLD), and .biz top level domains. If a top level domain participates in a dispute resolution process, the registration agreement for each domain name will include a dispute resolution clause, informing domain name registrants of their agreement to the relevant policy. The Complainant who is claiming trademark infringement agrees to the process when they file their Complaint.