What domain name disputes can be settled in Malaysia?

Only disputes over .my country code top level domain names can be settled through domain name dispute resolution proceedings in Malaysia. This is because only .my country code top level domain names can be registered in Malaysia with the Malaysian Network Information Centre (MYNIC). All .my domain name dispute resolutions are governed by the MYDRP, the Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy prepared by MYNIC. Other domain disputes have to be settled through other organisations (Check the ICANN site for leads).

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What is a domain name dispute?

What is a domain name dispute?
A domain name dispute essentially means a dispute concerning the registration and/or use of a domain name. A domain name is simply a textual address by which anyone can find a host machine which hosts, for example, your website, on the Internet. Disputes over domain names have increased because domain names have become important as identifiers to businesses, joining other identifiers protected by intellectual property rights such as trademarks.

Why do such disputes arise?
Because of the first-come, first-served nature of domain name registration systems. Domain name registration service providers do not screen the filing of potentially problematic names. This is due to several reasons, including the practical difficulties involved in determining who holds the rights to a name.

What are the main causes of domain name disputes?
Most domain name disputes are due to cybersquatting. This is when third parties start registering as domain names, trademarks, names of famous people or businesses with which they usually have no connection as domain names. Usually, cybersquatters will register several variations of these names and then sell them back to the company or person involved, or auction them for prices sometimes way above the registration cost. Other cybersquatters use these domain names to attract business to their own sites.

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What is the .asia Landrush?

The Landrush refers to the initial period of public availability of the new .asia top-level domain. Interested registrants who qualify for the CER can submit their entries now for the .asia Landrush priority registration.

What is the .asia Sunrise?

The Sunrise refers to the period of time prior to the launch of the newasia top-level domain during which owners of trademarks are eligible to register a .asia domain name containing the owned mark, for example: nike.asia, malaysia.asia