Flowchart of Internet Keyword Dispute Resolution
Proceedings (Simplified)
Stage 1
Applicable Disputes
You believe that the Internet keyword registered
by the current owner is identical or confusingly
similar to your trademark or service mark in
which you have rights; and
You believe that the current owner has no
rights or legitimate interests in respect of the
domain name; and
You believe that your
Internet Keyword has been registered and being used
in bad
faith.
If your answer to these
questions is
YES
Timeline (Days)
20
5
14
10
20 days to complete
Form R-K Failing which the Panel may determine the
Dispute based upon the Complaint and evidence
submitted
5 days to appoint
Panel
14 days to render a
Decision or the administrative proceeding can be
terminated based upon a settlement agreement
reached between the Parties
3 days for the HKIAC to submit the Decision to
the Parties
7 days for the Panel/ Parties
to make any corrections of the Decision
Stage 2
Submit a Complaint using Form C-K and the
appropriate fee
Stage 3
The HKIAC reviews Form C-K for administrative
compliance
The Complainant
withdraws the Complaint
In
Compliance?
Deficiencies rectified in 5
days?
Stage 4
(Commencement Date)
HKIAC submits explanatory
cover sheet (Form NCP) - Notification of the
Commencement of the Administrative Proceeding and
Form C-K to the
Respondent.
Stage 5
The Respondent submits Form R-K to the
relevant Office of the
Centre
Stage 6
The HKIAC appoints the
Panel
Stage 7
Panel renders a
Decision
Stage 8
The HKIAC posts the Decision on the website and
notifies the Parties involved, the Registrar(s)
and CNNIC respectively
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Kong International Arbitration Centre. All rights
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