· 1/22/2001
Virtual Works, Incorporated v. Volkswagen of America, Incorporated Volswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Network Solutions, Incorporated
Citations
- 238 F.3d 264
- 57 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1547
- 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 831
- 2001 WL 50988
How courts have described this case
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- finding that even if a domain name is initially registered in good faith, a defendant is still liable for cybersquatting if there is subsequent bad faith use with intent to profit.
- noting the bad faith analysis depends upon “unique circumstances” of each case
- requiring Virtual Works to turn over vw.com domain name to Volkswagen
- “The ACPA was not enacted to put an end to the sale of all domain names.”
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Judges: Wilkinson, Michael, Traxler
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