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August 29, 2005

Criticism of Trademark Owner Deemed Legitimate Interest under ICANN UDRP

Is the pendulum swinging back in the appropriate direction? Are domain names used for Free Speech actually being left with their registrants? Hopefully, this trend will continue.

Criticism of Trademark Owner Deemed Legitimate Interest under ICANN UDRP: "BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., of Birmingham, Alabama, challenged registration of domain name www.biocrystpharmaceuticals.com. Respondent used domain name to criticize the Complainant's business (BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Kumar Patel, Case No. D2005-0674). Panelist Daniel Gervais denied relief, stating..."

(Via CircleID.)

Posted by mikki at August 29, 2005 04:22 PM