AALCO-HKRAC Domain Name Dispute Resolution Services

Streamlined Case Filing Process

Your Trusted Partner for Resolving .hk and .香港 Domain Disputes

  1. Submit Your Case
    • Email Submission: Download and email completed forms (coming soon) to [email protected]:
      • Complaint Form (Word) / Complaint Form (PDF)
      • Response Form (Word) / Response Form (PDF)
  2. Pay Filing Fees
    • Transparent fees tailored to case complexity. Review our fee schedule for details.
  3. Commence Proceedings
    • Our professional case team confirms receipt and initiates arbitration swiftly. Most cases conclude in under 60 days, ensuring fast-track resolutions.

About Our Services

AALCO-HKRAC is honored to be appointed by the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC) as an official provider for .hk and .香港 domain disputes. Our arbitration process delivers final, binding outcomes under the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609), prioritising fairness, speed, and compliance with international standards.

  • Governed by Robust Frameworks:

    • HKIRC Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy Rules of Procedure
    • Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy for .hk and .香港
    • AALCO-HKRAC Supplemental Rules

  • Understanding .hk Domain Disputes

    Disputes typically involve conflicts between trademark holders and domain registrants. To succeed, complainants must prove:

    • Valid Trademark Rights: Ownership of a legally recognized trademark.
    • Identical or Confusing Similarity: The domain mirrors or misleads consumers by resembling the trademark.
    • Bad-Faith Registration/Use: Evidence of cybersquatting, profiteering, or malicious intent.

  • Why Protect Your .hk Domain?

    • Hong Kong’s Digital Gateway: A .hk domain establishes credibility in Asia’s premier business hub, bridging global opportunities.
    • Safeguard Intellectual Property: Protect trademarks, branding, and digital assets from infringement.
    • Mitigate Growing Risks: WIPO reports thousands of annual cases of domain misuse; proactive monitoring is critical.
    • Fast-Track Solutions: Resolve disputes efficiently through AALCO-HKRAC’s specialized arbitration process.

  • Proactive Monitoring Tip:

    • Use professional domain monitoring services to detect infringing registrations early and act swiftly.

  • 亚非法协香港区域仲裁中心 (AALCO-HKRAC)获香港互联网注册管理有限公司 (HKIRC) 的委任，成为.hk及.香港域名争议解决的官方指定机构。我们的仲裁程序依据香港《仲裁条例》（第609章）作出具终局性及约束力的裁决，确保公平、高效的原则，并符合国际最佳实践。

  • 香港互联网注册管理有限公司 (HKIRC) 成立于2001年12月，是一家非营利机构，负责管理香港顶级域名（包括.hk和.香港），并致力于推动香港互联网的稳健发展及网络安全。