INDRP Domain Name Dispute Cases

Microsoft Corporation vs. Akhil Sharma

INDRP Dispute Case no: INDRP/273

Date of award: 1/19/2012

Disputed Domain: msnindia.co.in

Complainant: Microsoft Corporation, United States of America

Respondent: Akhil Sharma, India

Ex parte / Contested: Ex-parte

Facts of the case:

The complainant was established in 1975 and is now a worldwide leader in software services and solutions. Among other services, the complainant also provides with video games console and engages with online business through various internet portals like MSN etc. They have registered the trademark MSN in India and internationally. The respondent registered the disputed domain name illegally.

Findings & Award:

Disputed domain name identical and confusingly similar to trademark of complainant;

Respondent has no rights or legitimate interest;

Respondent registered the disputed domain name in bad faith;

It was ordered that the respondent shall transfer the disputed domain name in favor of the complainant.

Arbitration Award: Download

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