RE: [ga] NewZealand.com WIPO decision

[Steven Heath <Steven.Heath@Optimation.co.nz>]

> 
> http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2002/d2002-0754.html
> 
> It's good to see that the panel made the right decision this time,
> unlike the case of NewZealand.biz which was previously discussed on
> this list and elsewhere.

Even more interesting to read the BNA Law summary of the decision:

"A three-member WIPO ICANN UDRP panel has ruled against the Government of
New Zealand in its bid to obtain the transfer of the newzealand.com domain.
The panel found that the country does not have a trademark in the name New
Zealand. Further, the panel termed the action "baseless" and "misconceived"
as it unanimously found that the government engaged in reverse domain name
hijacking in bringing the action." 

Steven Heath
www.nznews.org.nz
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