GOOLFY.NL – too complex for UDRP

GOOLFY.NL – too complex for UDRP

In domain name conflicts there are two possibilities for a procedure. Either a court procedure or a procedure with WIPO, the UDRP. The UDRP was conceived in order to obtain a quick decision in simple infringement cases. However, sometimes this procedure is not optimal, especially if the case is simply too complex.

 

For one of our clients we have been able to successfully claim that the procedure at hand was too complicated for a UDRP. It concerned the domain name GOOFLY.NL. Plaintiff had involved multiple parties in the procedure, the original trademark owner had gone bankrupt and there was great confusion on whether or not the trademark had been transferred legitimately.

Reason enough to deny the request for transfer simply because the case was too complex. A UDRP procedure seems easy and simple, however, sometimes it is strategically better to choose a different route. In this case a court procedure would have been better.

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Abcor specializes in applying for trademark and design rights. We do this worldwide for both SMEs and international companies, but often everything starts with an initial Benelux application. Our aim is to relieve the client of all the worries, which is why we take care of all the steps, from initial advice on what to apply for and how, right through to registration.

In addition to applying for trademarks, we also manage portfolios for our clients. We ensure that trademarks are renewed on time, that the right organizations are paid (given the many fraudulent companies), and we support our clients on issues.

In addition, we are sparring partners for our customers on new products and how to shape and claim new ideas.

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