Outline of JP Domain Name Dispute Resolution

The "JP Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy" adopted by the Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC) on July 19, 2000 is a rule in connection with the resolution of disputes between a registrant and any third party (complainant) relating to the registration of a JP domain name. This Center is an organization approved by JPNIC as a dispute-resolution service provider. The dispute resolution proceedings shall be conducted by this Center in accordance with the "JP Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy," the "Procedural Rules for JP Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy," and the "Supplementary Rules" and the "JP Domain Name Dispute Resolution Fee Rules" which are provided by this Center.

In the case where the complaint requests that the registration of the JP domain name in question be transferred to the complaint or cancelled, this Center shall conduct the proceedings to render a decision by a single or three member panel in neutral and impartial position. The resolution of the dispute can be achieved in the short term, since the panel renders a decision within fourteen (14) business days from the date of its appointment.

In the case where a decision of transfer or cancellation is rendered, the Japan Registry Service Co., Ltd (JPRS) shall transfer the registration to the complainant or cancel the registration based on the decision, except that the registrant of the domain name has filed a lawsuit with the jurisdictional court against the decision within ten (10) business days from the notice of the decision. In the case where a decision is rendered that the complaint has no ground, the registration shall be maintained.