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But, it's a case where it's not being used in a way similar to the World Wildlife Federation or its trademarks --- it's to be similar to the WWE (who presumably did not file the UDRP). So, demonstrating bad faith will be hard.

John: I've never had a UDRP, and I've only had the flimsiest of C&Ds (e.g. the prior owners of tax.net tried a C&D years ago, after the name expired and dropped, claiming to have trademark rights to "TAX" -- that didn't get them very far with me! I don't fall for their lame arguments). UDRP cases can be appealed in real court, so that's always a route one can take if there is a bad ruling. My portfolio is mostly populated with generics, so any cases would be an uphill battle for a challenger from the start. Having strong legal representation, before one actually ever gets a case, is important too.

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