RDNH Case D2016-0872

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2016-0872 involved a complaint filed by Tip Vy Spots LLC Vy against the respondent, Super Privacy Service c/o Dynadot, over the domain name . The complainant, Tip Vy Spots LLC Vy, based in the United States, was represented by Scherrer Patent & Trademark Law, P.C., while the respondent, also from the United States, was represented by John Berryhill, Ph.D., Esq.

The panel, consisting of Michael A. Albert, Barbara A. Solomon, and Richard G. Lyon, found that the disputed domain name was identical or confusingly similar to the complainant’s trademark “REVEEL”. However, they concluded that the respondent had legitimate interests in the domain name and that it was not registered or used in bad faith, given it was acquired before the complainant had established any trademark rights.

Ultimately, the complaint was denied. There was a concurring opinion by panelist Richard G. Lyon suggesting that the case should be considered as Reverse Domain Name Hijacking, noting concerns about possible abuses by the complainant. However, since the respondent did not expressly request such a finding, the panel decided not to make this declaration.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the WIPO Domain Name Decision: D2016-0872.

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2016-0872 involved a complaint filed by Tip Vy Spots LLC Vy against the respondent, Super Privacy Service c/o Dynadot, over the domain name . The complainant, Tip Vy Spots LLC Vy, based in the United States, was represented by Scherrer Patent & Trademark Law, P.C., while the respondent, also…