Reverse domain name hijacking (RDNH)
Reverse domain name hijacking is a panel finding that a complainant used the UDRP in bad faith — for example after a failed purchase — to try to take a domain from a legitimate holder.
What it means in practice
An RDNH finding is the respondent's answer to an abusive complaint. It does not award money, but it is a strong reputational and legal marker and can support a later court claim. Panels reach it where the complainant knew, or should have known, that it could not prove bad-faith registration.
FAQ
How do I get an RDNH finding?
Defend the complaint on the merits and show the filing was abusive — for instance, a failed purchase followed by a UDRP, or a registration that predates the complainant's rights.