legal The Story of DW.com

[Robbie]

The story behind how Deutsche Welle became the owners of DW.com after 13 years and a failed WIPO case when they wouldn't pay $3.75 Million Dollars to acquire the domain name.

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http://robbiesblog.com/the-story-of-dw-com/6894

 

[jberryhill]

That was before WIPO consistently included representative information in UDRP cases. That was one of my earliest cases and the first case in which I received an RDNH finding from a panel.

 

[Robbie]

That was before WIPO consistently included representative information in UDRP cases. That was one of my earliest cases and the first case in which I received an RDNH finding from a panel.

WOW - Was a really interesting one, I am planning to share a lot more of these so I am sure you will see a number where you are mentioned.

 

[Bname.com]

I wish I had a 2L.COM

 

[jberryhill]

so I am sure you will see a number where you are mentioned.

If you do, give me a holler. Sometimes there are some stories behind them that the decision doesn’t include.

 

[Robbie]

Thanks will reach out on any future cases.

 

[dombastic]

Deutsche Welle did not really need this domain name.
Their service is "Germany's state radio/TV for free". You don't need a fancy name/brand for it. There is no competition.

But they have a lot of money (from taxpayers) that they need to spend.