Analysis of WIPO Case D2009-1594: Zenni Optical, LLC v. DNS Administrator / Cykon Technology Limited

In the WIPO domain name dispute case D2009-1594, Zenni Optical, LLC, a company based in California, filed a complaint against DNS Administrator / Cykon Technology Limited of Hong Kong over the domain name . The domain name was registered in May 2002, prior to Zenni Optical’s trademark registrations in 2008 and 2009. Zenni Optical claimed the domain was identical to its trademark “ZENNI” and accused the respondent of bad faith registration and use. However, the panel found that the respondent’s registration of the domain predated Zenni Optical’s trademark rights. Consequently, the complaint was denied, and a finding of reverse domain name hijacking was made against Zenni Optical, indicating an attempt to misuse the UDRP process.

For more detailed information, visit the WIPO decision page: WIPO Domain Name Decision: D2009-1594.

In the WIPO domain name dispute case D2009-1594, Zenni Optical, LLC, a company based in California, filed a complaint against DNS Administrator / Cykon Technology Limited of Hong Kong over the domain name . The domain name was registered in May 2002, prior to Zenni Optical’s trademark registrations in 2008 and 2009. Zenni Optical claimed…