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'''ADR''' stands for '''Alternative Dispute Resolution'''. It is a process which helps parties under dispute to resolve their argument and come to agreement without filing any litigation. ADR has become popular among people and organizations over the years, despite facing many historic resistances from different parties and advocates. Courts in many European countries require that disputing parties first resort to some type of ADR before filing for litigation.

'''ADR''' stands for '''Alternative Dispute Resolution'''. It is a process which helps parties under dispute to resolve their argument and come to agreement without filing any litigation. ADR has become popular among people and organizations over the years, despite facing many historic resistances from different parties and advocates. Courts in many European countries require that disputing parties first resort to some type of ADR before filing for litigation.<ref name="ssrn">[http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1599420 ssrn.com] Social Science Research Network</ref>

ADRs are becoming increasingly popular due to the fact that they generally require less time to solve disputes, as traditional law courts are often overloaded with cases, thus taking longer for any one case to be resolved. Saving time also means saving money. ADR also helps to maintain confidentiality of the dispute and the identities of individuals and organizations involved. Moreover, the parties can select mediators or arbitrators of their choice and preference. ADRs are controlled by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), which provides services to parties who wish to resolve their conflict through ADR.

ADRs are becoming increasingly popular due to the fact that they generally require less time to solve disputes, as traditional law courts are often overloaded with cases, thus taking longer for any one case to be resolved. Saving time also means saving money. ADR also helps to maintain confidentiality of the dispute and the identities of individuals and organizations involved. Moreover, the parties can select mediators or arbitrators of their choice and preference. American Arbitration Association (AAA) is one of the private organizations in the business of Arbitration which administers the arbitration process. It provides services and assistance to parties who wish to resolve their conflict through ADR.<ref>[http://www.adr.org/about adr.org] ADR about</ref>

ADR is used by [[gTLD-MoU]] for resolving disputes related to trademark, domain names and other such issues. They normally apply mediation and optionally arbitration as per the requirements of the applicant at the time of domain name registration and Administrative Domain Name Challenge Panels ([[ACP]]s).<ref>[http://www.gtld-mou.org/docs/dispute.html "Dispute Resolution," www.gtld-mou.org]</ref>

ADR is used by [[gTLD-MoU]] for resolving disputes related to trademark, domain names and other such issues. The uniform procedure used in dispute resolution includes mediation and optionally arbitration (as per the requirements of the applicant at the time of domain name registration) and Administrative Domain Name Challenge Panels ([[ACP]]s). ACPs are based on rules set by WIPO intended to implement intellectual property policy of gTLD-MOU.<ref>[http://www.gtld-mou.org/docs/dispute.html www.gtld-mou.org] Dispute Resolution</ref>

== Types of ADR ==

== Types of ADR ==

ADR is categorized into two types, which have been successfully tried and tested over the years.

ADR is categorized into two types, which have been successfully tried and tested over the years<ref>[http://www.suite101.com/content/what-is-alternative-dispute-resolution-or-adr-a198740 suite101.com] what is Alternative Dispute Resolution</ref>.

'''Mediation''':  

'''Mediation''':  

== Advantages of ADR ==

== Advantages of ADR ==

* Very cheap; cost effective compared to the litigation process. Some schemes may be offered for free.

* Very cheap; cost effective compared to the litigation process. Some schemes may be offered for free. <ref name="adv">[http://sixthformlaw.info/01_modules/mod1/1_1_civil_courts_adr/1_1_2_alternatives/10_advantages_disadvantages.htm sixthformlaw.info] Advantages and Disadvantages of ADR </ref>

* ADR is a fast process; cases can be solved within a few weeks or sometimes even in a few days.  

* ADR is a fast process; cases can be solved within a few weeks or sometimes even in a few days.  

== Disadvantages of ADR ==

== Disadvantages of ADR ==

* A resolution cannot be guaranteed. Parties may first choose ADR to resolve a dispute, investing time and money, only to be unsatisfied with the final result, forcing them to resort to filing a litigation.  

* A resolution cannot be guaranteed. Parties may first choose ADR to resolve a dispute, investing time and money, only to be unsatisfied with the final result, forcing them to resort to filing a litigation. <ref name="adv">[http://sixthformlaw.info/01_modules/mod1/1_1_civil_courts_adr/1_1_2_alternatives/10_advantages_disadvantages.htm sixthformlaw.info] Advantages and Disadvantages of ADR </ref>

* ADR is not preferred for all types of disputes or arguments, for instance in the case of deliberate error or misconduct, crime, and so on. Such disputes cannot be handled with ADR.

* ADR is not preferred for all types of disputes or arguments, for instance in the case of deliberate error or misconduct, crime, and so on. Such disputes cannot be handled with ADR.  

== References ==

== References ==

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