First, check that they have registered the name properly with the appropriate administrator. You can find registration details using a 'WHOIS' facility (see question four).
Check also whether any related trademarks have been registered, or similar domain names. If so, the organisations that have registered these might have a stronger claim than you to the domain name. Even if you buy the domain name, you could be forced to give it up.
If you have a good claim to the domain name (see question 14), you should consider whether using a dispute resolution procedure, or taking legal action, would be a better way of acquiring it. Be aware that negotiating to buy the domain name will almost certainly mean that you would no longer be able to use a dispute resolution procedure to get it.
Finally, if you do agree a deal, it is essential to ensure that the registration is properly transferred to you. As the whole process can be complex, you may want to use your adviser both to negotiate the deal and to ensure that the transfer is properly completed.
