Panelist questions why case was filed 16 years after domain was registered, and notes that the trademark is also generic. When is a trademark also generic? You probably didn't know that the hardware chain True Value Company has a trademark on the ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Panel dismisses UDRP based mostly on laches
· Policy & LawPanelist questions why complainant waited 13 years to file a domain name dispute. A National Arbitration Forum panel has dismissed a UDRP case, and it seems that the main reason was that the case was brought 13 years after the domain name was ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Breaking: the first true laches UDRP decision
· Policy & LawNational Arbitration Forum panel finds case should be barred based on laches. The doctrine of laches bars bringing a claim after an unreasonable delay in a way that unduly hurts the opposing party. Laches started creeping into UDRP cases over the ... Continue Reading7 Comments