The Complainant established its case and the Panelists
transferred the domain name to the Complainant.
The Complainant, Docusign Inc., provides cloud-based
signature technology. In September,
2013, the Complainant learned that J2 Global Communications owned the disputed
Domain Name (docusign.ca). Despite the
Complainant entering into an agreement to acquire the Domain Name, the
Registrant, E-Signature Inc. asserted ownership. Negotiations with E-Signature to acquire the Domain Name
failed. The Panel notes that DocuSign
was registered in Canada in May 2008. The Registrant is a competitor of the
Complainant and the Panel further noted that the Domain Name had no activity
until the failed negotiations. The Panel
further held that the Domain Name could have a confusingly and negative public
image impact/confusion about affiliation or sponsorship with the Complainant.
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