WIPO Threat - Does Deletion of Domain = no arbitration?

[MerlinK]

I just received a UDRP threat from a rather large company, to which, I offered to simply transfer the name to them.

However, in addition to the transfer, they are requiring me to fax back a form, relinquishing rights to the domain, before they are willing to terminate the WIPO.

Sure, I could do this, but wouldn't it be just as easy to simply DELETE the domain, and relinquish ownership to the general public?

How does WIPO handle domains that are pending arbitration, but have been deleted?

[DNQuest.com]

They are asking you to put it in writing that you no longer wish to have rights to the domain? May I ask why the hesitation?

As far as deleting the domain, it would not eliminate legal liability. It could also make the big company mad... maybe make an example of you...

Would something like this happen, probably not, but the possibility is there. Also, doesn't the registrar have the domain on hold, so you couldn't delete it even if you wanted to.

[Dave Zan]

Also, doesn't the registrar have the domain on hold, so you couldn't delete it even if you wanted to.

It's a sure bet the registrar's already received the UDRP notice. Once they do,
they'll "lock" it to prevent anyone from doing anything to it, pending response
from the UDRP provider of the outcome.

[jberryhill]

It's a sure bet the registrar's already received the UDRP notice.

From what the OP wrote, you can't tell WTF is going on actually. First, he says he got a threat letter, then he says "terminate the WIPO".