Liverpool FC has suffered a legal defeat in a cybersquatting dispute filed with the Czech Arbitration Court over the domain LiverpoolFCTickets.com. The panelist, Victoria McEvedy, ruled against the football club, citing a UDRP exception that allows third parties to use trademarks under specific circumstances.
Key Points from the Case:
The domain was parked with ads related to Liverpool tickets and soccer streams.
The registrant didn’t respond, yet the panelist still ruled in their favor.
The panelist suggested Liverpool FC was acting opportunistically, trying to claim the domain for free.
The domain, registered 25 years ago, was allegedly acquired by the current owner on Dec 12, 2024—though Whois records don’t confirm this.
This case could have easily gone in Liverpool FC’s favor, but the panelist took an unconventional stance. Fair ruling or missed call?
News Source:Andrew Allemann，This article does not represent our position.
