How to take down a fake domain (abuse reports, ICANN, registrars)?
Start with registrar abuse contact found in WHOIS. Document: the impersonation (screenshots, links), your trademark rights, and specific policy violation. Many registrars act within days for clear impersonation.
ICANN complaints address registrar failure to respond. ICANN doesn't remove domains directly but can pressure registrars to follow their policies. Use for registrars ignoring legitimate complaints.
Legal options for persistent cases: UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) provides formal arbitration for trademark-based complaints. Costs several thousand dollars but provides binding resolution.
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