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RDNH (Reverse Domain Name Hijacking)
When a trademark holder abusively files a UDRP complaint against a legitimate domain owner to steal their domain.
Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) occurs when a trademark holder files a bad-faith UDRP complaint against a legitimate domain owner in an attempt to take their domain. If a UDRP panel finds that the complainant knew they had no valid case but filed anyway, it may declare RDNH. RDNH findings embarrass complainants publicly but carry no financial penalties. Domain investors who own generic or descriptive domains are common targets of RDNH attempts.