Flowchart of .ph Domain Name Dispute Resolution
Proceedings (Simplified)
Stage 1
Applicable Disputes
You believe that the domain name 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
domain name 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 Failing which the Panel may determine the
Dispute based upon the Complaint and evidence
submitted
5 days to appoint
Administrative 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-ph and the
appropriate fee
Stage 3
The HKIAC reviews Form C-phfor administrative
compliance
The Complainant
withdraws the Complaint
In
Compliance?
Deficiencies rectified in 5
days?
Stage 4
(Commencement Date)The Centre
submits explanatory cover sheet (NCP) -
Notification of the Commencement of the
Administrative Proceeding and Form C-ph to the
Respondent.
Stage 5
The Respondent submits Form R-ph to the
relevant Office of the
Centre
Stage 6
The Centre appoints the Administrative
Panel
Stage 7
Administrative Panel renders a
Decision
Stage 8
The HKIAC posts the Decision on the website and
notifies the Parties involved, the Registrar(s)
and PW Registry Corporation
respectively
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Arbitration Centre. All rights reserved.
