Introduction

The handling of .ru domain name disputes in Russia - in court or out of court - requires knowledge of the applicable Russian legislation and case law as decided by the local courts. According to Russian legislation, a Russian .ru domain name can be cancelled and its use can be prohibited on the basis of a court decision if the court has found that the rights of the plaintiff have been infringed. The applicable rules may seem quite straightforward at first glance, but the applicable procedural rules and case law emanating from the courts make the handling of Russian .ru ...