WIPO Case D2012-0403 Analysis: Dextra Asia Co., Ltd. v. Lakeside Enterprises Limited

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2012-0403 involved Dextra Asia Co., Ltd., based in Bangkok, Thailand, and Lakeside Enterprises Limited of Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles. The disputed domain name was . Dextra Asia, a manufacturer and supplier of construction products, held trademark rights for ‘DEXTRA’ and claimed that the domain name was identical to their trademark. However, Lakeside Enterprises argued that ‘dextra’ was a common word and used the domain for a website with generic links. The panel denied the complaint, finding no evidence that Lakeside Enterprises targeted Dextra Asia’s trademark or business. Furthermore, the panel concluded that the complaint was an attempt by Dextra Asia to obtain the domain name and made a rare decision of reverse domain name hijacking against Dextra Asia.

For detailed information, visit the WIPO decision page: WIPO Domain Name Decision: D2012-0403.

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2012-0403 involved Dextra Asia Co., Ltd., based in Bangkok, Thailand, and Lakeside Enterprises Limited of Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles. The disputed domain name was . Dextra Asia, a manufacturer and supplier of construction products, held trademark rights for ‘DEXTRA’ and claimed that the domain name was identical to their trademark.…