May 7, 2009
5:34 a.m.
Posted by the secretariat on behalf of Mike Rodenbaugh It 'started out' as a proposal thought likely to deter cybersquatting. It has failed that purpose, but it still is designed to address cybersquatting cases only, rather than 'garden variety' trademark cases. And it is still better than nothing. Rest assured George, at least in the US, federal courts have no obligation to give any deference to a UDRP panelist's decision once challenged. Mike Rodenbaugh Rodenbaugh Law 548 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94104 +1.415.738.8087 www.rodenbaugh.com