Alex Reid

The CBC has won a dispute against a domain squatter over the domain name hockeynightincanada.ca.

According to the recent decision under the CIRA Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (CDRP), Ghalib Dhalla registered the domain name on November 8, 2000. He had apparently contacted CBC representatives about possibly transferring the domain name and indicated that he had considered using the site for hockey pools.

He also asked for consideration to transfer the domain name that clearly was related to the anticipated legal costs that would be incurred by CBC if it attempted a CDRP proceeding. At some point, the registrant began operating the site as a pay-per-click site. The CBC ended negotiations, sent a cease and desist letter to the registrant and commenced proceedings under the CDRP. Mr. Dhalla did not file a response to the CBC’s Complaint.