The golden rule for a trial attorney is “know your judge.” This maxim also applies to domain name disputes where the UDRP Panel, who acts as the judge, can determine whether or not you win. As such, parties involved in domain name dispute resolution should be aware of how the panels work, how you have the right to select how many panelists handle your case, and how you can ultimately affect which particular panelist is selected. The most common misunderstanding with those unfamiliar with the UDRP is how selecting a three person panel, as opposed to a single panelist, may affect the outcome of the decision. Intrinsic in the three-member panel is the process affording each party the right to select one panelist with the third being selected by the provider from a list approved by both parties.
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