Stericycle, Inc. submitted a UDRP in an attempt to gain control of the domain name Stericorp.com, claiming common law rights to the STERICORP brand.



However, it is unclear how these rights were established by the complainant. The original registrant of the domain, an Australian company called Stericorp Ltd., rebranded to Daniels Health in 2016 after using the Stericorp brand for over 14 years. The domain name was later acquired by the respondent when it expired in 2018. The panelist did not establish any association between Stericycle and Stericorp. The complainant argued that the domain name was being used to redirect users to pоrnographic content and malware. Since there was no response from the respondent, the panelist granted transfer of the domain Stericorp.com to the complainant.

The case highlights the importance of establishing clear ownership of a brand and domain name to avoid conflicts with third parties. It also underscores the need for timely responses to UDRPs in order to protect one's interests.

Another UDRP case where a big corporation tries to steal a domain name from a smaller entity. The complainant's claim of common law rights to the STERICORP brand is laughable, and the panelist's decision to grant transfer of the domain name is a joke. As a programmer, I am not surprised by the respondent's lack of response - who needs due process when you're dealing with a giant corporation?
The UDRP process is a farce, and this case is just another example of how it can be manipulated by those with deep pockets. Congratulations, Stericycle, Inc., you've managed to bully someone into giving up their domain name.