Quality in WIPO Domain Name Arbitration Decisions

Authors

  • Laura Martín Escudero University of Zaragoza Pedro Cerbuna 12 50009 Zaragoza

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/hjlcb.v24i47.97568

Abstract

Over the last decades, linguists have drawn special considerations to define specialized discourse. Basically, the complexity of describing specialized discourse lies in its multi-dimensional nature. The main purpose of this paper is to characterize specialized discourse in WIPO Domain Name Arbitration as the result of social and institutional conditionings. First, the study focuses on characterizing text-external factors associated with this highly-specialized professional practice. More in particular, the study focuses on the analysis of ‘Quality’ in WIPO Domain Name Arbitration decisions. Second, the study found useful to define the boundaries of ‘specialized discourse’ Third, the study limited the focus of attention on analyzing ‘Quality’ in relation to ‘Objectivity’ and ‘Neutrality’ as factors associated with specialized discourse and also to ‘Impartiality’ and ‘Independence’ as conditionings specifically related to WIPO domain name arbitration professional practice. Following Bhatia (Bhatia 2004) this study conceptualizes specialized discourse as a concept highly dependent on social and institutional conditions.

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Published

2011-10-30

How to Cite

Escudero, L. M. (2011). Quality in WIPO Domain Name Arbitration Decisions. HERMES - Journal of Language and Communication in Business, 24(47), 79–95. https://doi.org/10.7146/hjlcb.v24i47.97568

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No. 47 (2011)

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