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CDW did not show that registrant was targeting it with domain registration. A World Intellectual Property Organization panelist has found (pdf) that technology company CDW (NASDAQ: CDW) tried to reverse hijack the domain name cdw.au. The case shows the difficulty of winning a UDRP cybersquatting claim for a generic or short brand name. An Australian […]
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It's encouraging to see the WIPO panelist recognizing that a generic or short brandable registration doesn't automatically equal bad faith. This RDNH finding against a NASDAQ company like CDW sends a strong message: big tech can't just 'hijack' digital assets that were rightfully acquired. This level of protection is exactly why I'm confident in holding premium 5-letter assets for the 2026 market. Great share, DNW!