Domain Glossary
Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS)
The Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) system is a domain name dispute resolution process used primarily for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). It was created to provide a faster and lower-cost way for trademark owners to temporarily suspend domain names that are clearly infringing on their trademarks. Unlike the UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy), which can result in a domain being transferred, URS only suspends the domain for the remainder of its registration period.
Back to GlossaryExamples include
A brand discovers a fraudulent site using brandname.club to impersonate its business
A trademark holder files a URS complaint, and the domain is quickly suspended
The domain resolves to a placeholder “suspended” page instead of being transferred to the complainant
Why URS Matters
Provide a fast-track enforcement mechanism for clear-cut trademark infringement cases
Reduce costs compared to traditional domain dispute processes like UDRP
Protect brands from phishing, impersonation, and cybersquatting in new gTLD spaces
Improve trust and safety in the expanding domain name ecosystem
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