The Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy
ICANN's Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy (TDRP) provides a defined process for resolving disputes between registrars over an unauthorized or improperly executed inter-registrar transfer. Successfully invoking it requires documenting the transfer sequence precisely — the same chain-of-custody methodology used in litigation contexts — and understanding the specific procedural requirements and deadlines involved.
When Registrar Processes Aren't Enough
Not every dispute is resolvable at the registrar or registry level; some ultimately require litigation, an ACPA in rem action, or a UDRP filing. Part of an early assessment is determining which venue actually fits the facts, rather than exhausting an administrative process that was never going to reach the needed outcome.