Originally posted by GeorgeK
A 'good' decision for a change.
*** Yes, it is 'good' mainly for the Media and the TM lobby. The Media will produce more 'Cybersquatters Run Amuck'' reports to reinforce the publics negative image of our industry, while the TM lobby will run around citing this case as an example of what could happen to anyone, riling up politicians worldwide, who will then further diminish domain owners rights
Nice work, Ari.
*** Yes. Truly an excellent job...I mean it.
To begin with - I thought it was very smart to challenge the complainants 'Standing' to claim the mark in the first place.
Second - Somehow, incredibly, the respondents counsel turned the 'Bad Faith Registration' allegation made by the complainant into a 'Good Faith Demonstration' by the respondent...
Third - the defense importantly raised the question as to whether a time 'Statute Of Limitations' had passed before the complainant filed the action.
Ironically, I thought The Panel almost made a stronger case for the complainant in its 'Factual Background' findings than the complainants attorney's entire argument.
Also, maybe the majority opinion felt the complainants were reaching for MORE of Einstein's intellectual property rights than which they were entitled.