Examination of the WIPO Case D2018-1849: Tenaris Connections BV vs. HugeDomains.com

In the WIPO case D2018-1849, Tenaris Connections BV filed a complaint against HugeDomains.com over the domain name . Tenaris, part of the Tenaris Group, a global manufacturer and supplier in the oil and gas industry, argued that the domain was confusingly similar to its trademark “TENARIS”. However, the panel found no evidence that HugeDomains.com, a domain name reseller, had knowledge of Tenaris or its trademark when registering . The domain name was considered to be a generic term with no direct relation to Tenaris’ operations. The panel did not accept the complainant’s claim of bad faith registration and use by HugeDomains.com, leading to the denial of the complaint. The decision highlighted the importance of demonstrating a respondent’s knowledge of a complainant’s trademark and business in domain name disputes. The case was decided on October 5, 2018, by panelists Nick J. Gardner, Jacques de Werra, and The Hon Neil Brown Q.C.

For more detailed information, you can visit the full case document on WIPO’s website: WIPO Case D2018-1849.

In the WIPO case D2018-1849, Tenaris Connections BV filed a complaint against HugeDomains.com over the domain name . Tenaris, part of the Tenaris Group, a global manufacturer and supplier in the oil and gas industry, argued that the domain was confusingly similar to its trademark “TENARIS”. However, the panel found no evidence that HugeDomains.com, a…