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DRP follows a formulated procedure to reach the optimum solution and satisfaction for all disputed parties. The process is quick compared to formal litigations. The procedure should begin within 90 days after the dispute has occurred and the procedure should end within 60 days after the procedure is initiated.  In the U.S., the most popular ways that a dispute is resolved is by mediation and arbitration. <ref>[http://www.avlic.ca/services.php?drpinfo#drp avlic.ca]</ref>

DRP follows a formulated procedure to reach the optimum solution and satisfaction for all disputed parties. The process is quick compared to formal litigations. The procedure should begin within 90 days after the dispute has occurred and the procedure should end within 60 days after the procedure is initiated.  In the U.S., the most popular ways that a dispute is resolved is by mediation and arbitration. <ref>[http://www.avlic.ca/services.php?drpinfo#drp avlic.ca]</ref>

== The types of Dispute Resolution procedures ==

== The types of Dispute Resolution Procedures ==

The dispute resolution process varies according to the issues and the context of the dispute, and whether the matter has already been taken to the court. The following are some common DRPs:

The dispute resolution process varies according to the issues and the context of the dispute, and whether the matter has already been taken to the court. The following are some common DRPs:

'''Negotiation:''' In this type, the issues of the two parties are sorted out, sometimes by the lawyers of the two parties.

'''Negotiation:''' In this type, the issues of the two parties are sorted out, sometimes by the lawyers of the two parties.

'''Arbitration:''' This type of procedure is used only in the case of property disputes. In this, the arbitrator considers what each party has to say and then sets a legally binding decision. <ref>[http://www.nysdra.org/whatisdr/whatisdr.aspx nysdra.org]</ref>

'''Arbitration:''' This type of procedure is used only in the case of property disputes. In this, the arbitrator considers what each party has to say and then sets a legally binding decision.<ref>[http://www.nysdra.org/whatisdr/whatisdr.aspx nysdra.org]</ref>

== DRP in ICANN ==

== DRP in ICANN ==

To resolve the disputes in an independent and timely fashion, [[ICANN]] has established healthy relationships with some internationally recognized dispute resolution providers to look after the dispute resolution processes as a part of their evaluation of generic Top Level Domains ([[gTLDs]]). The Arbitration and Mediation Center of the World Intellectual Property Organization ([[WIPO]]), and the International Chamber of Commerce ([[ICC]]) are the providers who provide the necessary expertise to ICANN with matters related to evaluation of the applications. <ref>[http://help.register.it/faq/eng/domains/liberalisation_of_new_gtlds/index.html#id1280 help.register.it]</ref>

To resolve disputes in an independent and timely fashion, [[ICANN]] has established healthy relationships with some internationally recognized dispute resolution providers, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization ([[WIPO]])'s Arbitration and Mediation Center and the International Chamber of Commerce ([[ICC]]). DRP is used primarily to resolve disputes that come up in the [[gTLD]] application process.<ref>[http://help.register.it/faq/eng/domains/liberalisation_of_new_gtlds/index.html#id1280 help.register.it]</ref>

There are various policies which are applicable in different types of disputes between registrants and third parties over the use of domain names and registrations in ICANN. A Uniform-Domain Name Dispute Resolution policy applies to all the generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs). These policies are mentioned below:

There are various ICANN policies that are applicable to different types of disputes between registrants and third parties over the use of domain names and registration. These policies are mentioned below:

* Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy

* Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy