Words Want to Be Free: ..And Good Riddance, Tea

Case: D2000-1823

Domain(s): tata-tea.com

Complainant: Tata Tea Ltd

Respondent: Gem Lifts Ltd

The Defense:

The Respondent denies having any intent to become involved with the tea industry. The Respondent asserts that the word "tata" is a word commonly used in Scotland to mean good-bye. The Respondent asserts that the word "tea" is a generic word that "cannot be copywrited".