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· 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

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • 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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