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.
亞非法協香港區域仲裁中心 (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機構。我们的仲裁程序依據香港法律《仲裁條例》（第609章）作出具終局性及約束力的裁决，確保恪守公平、高效的原則，幷符合國際最佳實踐。
香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司（HKIRC）成立於2001年12月，是一家非營利機構，負責管理香港頂級域名（包括.hk和.香港），並致力於推動香港互聯網的穩健發展及網路安全。

https://www.hkirc.hk/en/our-services-support/domain-dispute-policies-and-procedures/