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NAF (National Arbitration Forum)
An ICANN-accredited UDRP dispute resolution provider, second only to WIPO in case volume.
The National Arbitration Forum (NAF) is one of ICANN's accredited UDRP dispute resolution providers, alongside WIPO. NAF handles a significant number of UDRP cases, particularly those filed by major corporations. Its decisions are publicly available and searchable. Domain investors often analyze NAF and WIPO decisions to understand how panelists interpret bad faith, legitimate interest, and trademark similarity in specific industries.