Analysis of Domain Name Dispute Case D2018-2087

The domain name dispute case D2018-2087 involved Clearly Agile, Inc., a Florida-based corporation, and Jonathan Jenkins of Clearly Agile, Corp., Jackson, Wyoming. Filed on September 12, 2018, with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, the case centered on the domain name “clearlyagile.com”. Clearly Agile, Inc., established in July 2014, owns CLEARLY AGILE marks registered in the United States.

Jonathan Jenkins registered the disputed domain name on January 11, 2014, before Clearly Agile, Inc., was formed. Jenkins used the domain for email and a website, promoting Agile training and services. In July 2016, Clearly Agile, Inc., reached out to Jenkins, noting potential confusion due to similar company names and services. However, no agreement was reached regarding the domain name.

The WIPO panel, led by W. Scott Blackmer, concluded that Clearly Agile, Inc., failed to demonstrate the third element of the UDRP Policy, as Jenkins registered the domain name before the complainant’s company formation. The panel found no evidence of bad faith registration by Jenkins and denied the complaint. A finding of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking was made against Clearly Agile, Inc., for bringing a complaint in bad faith.

This decision underscores the importance of considering the registration timeline and the presence of bad faith in domain name disputes.

For detailed information, refer to the WIPO Domain Name Decision: D2018-2087.

The domain name dispute case D2018-2087 involved Clearly Agile, Inc., a Florida-based corporation, and Jonathan Jenkins of Clearly Agile, Corp., Jackson, Wyoming. Filed on September 12, 2018, with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, the case centered on the domain name “clearlyagile.com”. Clearly Agile, Inc., established in July 2014, owns CLEARLY AGILE marks registered in…