14 January, 2026
Geographic Descriptions and Domain Ownership: The Virginia Biological Dentistry Dispute
In the matter of WIPO case D2025-4805, Olivia Hart, DDS, PLLC, doing business as Virginia Biological Dentistry, sought the transfer of the domain name virginiabiologicaldentist.com. The Respondent, Sachin Karande of Karande Biological Dentistry, had registered a web address that mirrors the geographic location and medical specialty of both parties. The Complainant argued that the domain […]