What are the steps in the process with regard to a dispute involving an Internet Keyword?
Generally speaking, the steps are as follows: i. The Complainant files a Complaint with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre ; ii. The Centre shall notify the registered holder of the Internet Keyword in question of the Complaint and sends a copy of the Complaint to the registered holder; iii. The registered holder of the Internet Keyword in question files a Response; iv. The Center selects the Panel of one or three persons, as the case may be, which will conduct the proceeding in respect of the disputed Internet Keyword and which will make a determination in regard to the dispute; v. The Panel conducting the proceeding renders its Decision; vi. If the Decision of the Panel conducting the proceedings requires that the Internet Keyword in question be cancelled or transferred, the Decision is implemented. Also see the Flow Chart of Proceedings.
