Farrer & Co LLP vs. FARRER DOT COM LIMITED Domain Name Dispute Case: A Landmark RDNH Ruling

In the case of Farrer & Co LLP v. FARRER DOT COM LIMITED (Case No. D2019-1010), the dispute involved the domain name “farrer.com.” The complainant, Farrer & Co LLP, a well-established UK law firm, contended that the domain name was confusingly similar to its registered trademarks, “FARRER AND CO” and “FARRER & CO.”

The respondent, FARRER DOT COM LIMITED, argued that they had rights and legitimate interests in the domain name. They highlighted that “Farrer” was a common surname and used the domain for IT business purposes.

The WIPO panel found that the domain name “farrer.com” was confusingly similar to the complainant’s trademarks. However, they determined that the respondent had legitimate interests in the domain name, as it was used for bona fide IT business activities. The panel did not find evidence of bad faith registration or use by the respondent.

The complaint was denied, and no finding of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) was made. This decision underscored the complexities involved in domain name disputes, especially in cases involving common surnames.

For more detailed information, you can visit the WIPO Domain Name Decision: D2019-1010.

In the case of Farrer & Co LLP v. FARRER DOT COM LIMITED (Case No. D2019-1010), the dispute involved the domain name “farrer.com.” The complainant, Farrer & Co LLP, a well-established UK law firm, contended that the domain name was confusingly similar to its registered trademarks, “FARRER AND CO” and “FARRER & CO.” The respondent,…