The Domain Name Dispute of Kevac S.r.l vs. Eweb Development Inc.: A Detailed Analysis of Case No. D2019-2991

In the domain name dispute case D2019-2991, Kevac S.r.l, an Italian company specializing in industrial vacuums, contested the ownership of the domain name “kevac.com”, held by Eweb Development Inc., a Canadian company involved in website development and hosting. The case, filed on December 4, 2019, with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, revolved around Kevac S.r.l’s claim that the domain name was identical to their trademark, which they had registered in various forms from 2012 onwards. Eweb Development Inc., on the other hand, argued that they had registered the domain name in 2009, predating Kevac’s trademark registration, and used it legitimately for their IT business.

The dispute raised questions about trademark rights, legitimate interests in the domain name, and allegations of bad faith registration and use. The decision hinged on the timing of the domain name registration, the nature of Eweb Development Inc.’s business, and the use of the domain name in question. Ultimately, the panel concluded that Kevac S.r.l had not convincingly demonstrated Eweb Development Inc.’s lack of legitimate interest or bad faith in registering and using the domain name “kevac.com”. Therefore, the complaint was dismissed, and the domain name remained with Eweb Development Inc.

For more detailed information, you can view the full case details on WIPO’s website here.

In the domain name dispute case D2019-2991, Kevac S.r.l, an Italian company specializing in industrial vacuums, contested the ownership of the domain name “kevac.com”, held by Eweb Development Inc., a Canadian company involved in website development and hosting. The case, filed on December 4, 2019, with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, revolved around Kevac…