WIPO D2001-0903 · 2001
Oki Data Americas, Inc. v. ASD, Inc.
Complaint deniedokidataparts.com
What the case decided
Sets the conditions under which a reseller has a legitimate interest in a domain containing the manufacturer's mark: it actually sells the goods, the site sells only those goods, it accurately discloses the relationship, and it does not corner the domain market. The complaint was denied.
The parties
- Complainant
- Oki Data Americas, Inc.
- Respondent
- ASD, Inc.
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