Arnes has, in cooperation with legal experts, prepared a Procedure for Alternative (Domain Name) Dispute Resolution (ADR) . All domain holders, registrars and Arnes as registry are bound to it. This procedure is also quick and inexpensive way of solving domain name disputes but it does not exclude the possibility of using other legal procedures.

Three conditions must be fulfilled to commence the ADR procedure,:

• the domain name has to be the same or closely similar to a registered trademark
• domain name holder does not have the right to his registered domain name
• the domain name is registered or used in ill faith

In case of a dispute independent arbiters are appointed to deliver a verdict with which Arnes must comply with.

When the ADR is started both the complainant and domain holder must follow the proper procedure, use proper forms and mind the terms. We have prepared a graphic illustration of the procedure to offer you some help.