SupremeNaga
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- Jun 17, 2026
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Hi there,
I wanted to provide some background before getting to my question.
I have been running a business since 2014 that sells in-game currencies for a specific game across two separate websites. This activity is not sanctioned by the game's publisher. Both domain names were registered in 2014 and incorporate the game's name, one using it in full (let's call it Domain A) and one using its abbreviation (Domain B). In hindsight, that was a poor decision, but I was young, arrogant, ignorant and naïve. Both domains are currently hosted with Shinjiru, a Malaysian offshore registrar I chose at the time under the assumption it would offer more protection than a mainstream provider like GoDaddy. Don't really know if this will end up being true but time will tell.
Recently, Domain A was subjected to a WIPO dispute proceeding, with the game's publisher seeking its seizure. What I find puzzling is that the company has been aware of our operation since at least 2020, having sent cease and desist letters to both our hosting provider and our company, yet it has taken them twelve years to pursue the domain itself. That said, I have no illusions about the outcome. Their case is essentially airtight, and I have no intention of contesting it, as doing so would only result in unnecessary legal costs.
As I understand it, domains subject to WIPO proceedings are typically locked to prevent transfer. Domain A does appear to be locked, though I can still generate an EPP code, which I find somewhat unusual. Domain B, however, does not appear to be subject to any lock at this stage.
My question is this: are there registrars (I have heard some Russian or Chinese providers may fall into this category) that do not comply with or enforce WIPO rulings? And if so, would transferring Domain B to such a registrar be a viable option?
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards
I wanted to provide some background before getting to my question.
I have been running a business since 2014 that sells in-game currencies for a specific game across two separate websites. This activity is not sanctioned by the game's publisher. Both domain names were registered in 2014 and incorporate the game's name, one using it in full (let's call it Domain A) and one using its abbreviation (Domain B). In hindsight, that was a poor decision, but I was young, arrogant, ignorant and naïve. Both domains are currently hosted with Shinjiru, a Malaysian offshore registrar I chose at the time under the assumption it would offer more protection than a mainstream provider like GoDaddy. Don't really know if this will end up being true but time will tell.
Recently, Domain A was subjected to a WIPO dispute proceeding, with the game's publisher seeking its seizure. What I find puzzling is that the company has been aware of our operation since at least 2020, having sent cease and desist letters to both our hosting provider and our company, yet it has taken them twelve years to pursue the domain itself. That said, I have no illusions about the outcome. Their case is essentially airtight, and I have no intention of contesting it, as doing so would only result in unnecessary legal costs.
As I understand it, domains subject to WIPO proceedings are typically locked to prevent transfer. Domain A does appear to be locked, though I can still generate an EPP code, which I find somewhat unusual. Domain B, however, does not appear to be subject to any lock at this stage.
My question is this: are there registrars (I have heard some Russian or Chinese providers may fall into this category) that do not comply with or enforce WIPO rulings? And if so, would transferring Domain B to such a registrar be a viable option?
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards
