Introduction
Internet address Dispute Resolution Committee
The IDRC proviedes time-and cost-efficient service
to resolve domain name disputes
Statutory Base for Establishment
The IDRC was established as a statutory committee on October 8, 2004 for the purpose of settling disputes of domain names promptly and fairly, in accordance with Article 16 of the Act on Internet Address Resources
Purpose of Establishment
The IDRC was established for the purpose of contributing to the sound internet use, by prohibiting the preoccupancy and registration of domain names under wrongful purposes, thus ensuring that the internet addresses is used by a rightful person. Also, the IDRC provides services for settling disputes related to registrations, possesses or uses of domain names.
The IDRC places emphasis on settling disputes between the cybersquatter and online or offline right-holders(trade mark and service mark owner) who are infringed or damaged by the misuse of domain through cybersquatting.