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'''Reverse Domain Name Hijacking''', also known as Reverse Domain Hijacking or Reverse Cybersquatting, involves attempting to use trademark protection mechanisms, such as ICANN's Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy ([[UDRP]]) or the Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act ([[ACPA]]), in bad faith to acquire a domain name when the owner has legitimate rights to it.<ref name="sherpa">[http://www.domainsherpa.com/domain-name-dictionary/reverse-domain-name-hijacking/ Reverse Domain Name Hijacking], Domain Sherpa</ref> Reverse domain name hijacking is usually attempted by large companies that can afford expensive legal fees.<ref name="sherpa"/>
'''Reverse Domain Name Hijacking''', also known as Reverse Domain Hijacking or Reverse Cybersquatting, involves attempting to use trademark protection mechanisms, such as ICANN's Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy ([[UDRP]]) or the Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act ([[ACPA]]), in bad faith to acquire a domain name when the owner has legitimate rights to it.<ref name="sherpa">[http://www.domainsherpa.com/domain-name-dictionary/reverse-domain-name-hijacking/ Reverse Domain Name Hijacking], Domain Sherpa</ref> Reverse domain name hijacking is usually attempted by large companies that can afford expensive legal fees.<ref name="sherpa"/>