Domain Name in previous dispute

[Brokering.TV]

Ok, so I did some research. The name was not in the uspto. I searched on the internet and it was used allover. I figuered that because they name had generic use it was ok. I registered the name. It just so happens, that today I read online that the name was in a previous dispute with a big company. However, it was proven that the name is generic. It also states that at the time the company did not have common law rights, however, by now, I am not so sure. Anyway, I did not mean for this to happen. I am making rookie errors I guess. The name I registered is the same exact one that was in the case. Should I worry about development issues, or does the previous ruling against the company stand proof that the name is generic enough??

 

[Dave_Z]

Should I worry about development issues, or does the previous ruling against the company stand proof that the name is generic enough??

Just expect the worst and be ready to deal with it. Depending on the ruling or
what not, one clue is what it "said" the domain name is generic for.

Apple.com can be "generic" if used to discuss apples. But it's not if it's used to
market computer-related products.

Then again, that's if that ruling did say anything about that to begin with.

 

[IAmAllanShore]

Very interesting that a previous UDRP is now free for registration - it would indicate that both parties now no longer value the name, while at one point the complainant at least valued the domain at $1,000... <off to mass check the UDRP dispute listing... betting someone else already has.>
-Allan :gl:

 

[Domagon]

Don't sweat it. If it's truly a generic and was still available to register after all that time, then likely the risk is little to none. If it was so important to them, they would have acquired / renewed it.

Many domains involved in UDRP actions, civil lawsuits, and even criminal cases involving asset forfeiture have ended up being available again due to neglect, lack of need, etc.

On an aside, such domains help spice up one's portfolio :lol: ... ie. I own bodacioustatas.com - the hyphenated version owned by someone else was involved in a WIPO action. Also, picked up omnilounge.com a few months back along with some related others years earlier that had all been ceased by the U.S. government back around 2003 in Operation Pipe Dreams ... one's junk is another's treasure

Ron