Deciphering the WIPO Domain Name Dispute Case D2017-1756: Informa Business Information, Inc. vs. Privacydotlink Customer 640040 / Domain Manager, Web D.G. Ltd.

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-1756, decided on December 12, 2017, involved the domain name “pinksheet.com.” The complainant in this case was Informa Business Information, Inc., while the respondent was Privacydotlink Customer 640040 / Domain Manager, Web D.G. Ltd. The panelists appointed for this case were David H. Bernstein, Alistair Payne (Presiding), and Tony Willoughby.

The case centered around Informa Business Information, Inc.’s allegations that the domain name was confusingly similar to their trademark and that the respondent had no legitimate interest in the domain name. They also claimed that the domain name was registered and being used in bad faith.

However, the panelists’ decision ultimately favored the respondent, denying the complaint. This outcome highlights the complexities and challenges involved in domain name disputes, particularly in proving the elements required under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP).

For more detailed information on this case, you can visit the WIPO’s case summary.

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-1756, decided on December 12, 2017, involved the domain name “pinksheet.com.” The complainant in this case was Informa Business Information, Inc., while the respondent was Privacydotlink Customer 640040 / Domain Manager, Web D.G. Ltd. The panelists appointed for this case were David H. Bernstein, Alistair Payne (Presiding), and Tony…