Respondent timely filed a Response. Neither party requested a three- member Panel. Factual Background Complainant is a world-famous musician whose commercial success as part of the band Van Halen has been recognized by numerous music industry awards and substantial fame. Respondent informed Complainant that she would not voluntarily transfer it to Complainant. Respondent did not reply.
Complainant claims that Respondent lacks any rights in the domain name.
Complainant alleges that the domain name is not Respondent s legal name or commonly known name and that Respondent is not a licensee or otherwise an authorized user of Complainant s mark. Complainant further alleges that Respondent s failure to add content to the website for over a year evidences bad faith. Respondent further alleges that her registration and use is not in bad faith because she is a legitimate fan of Complainant. She further alleges, via affidavit, that she had no prior experience in creating websites, which explains her delay in providing content to the site. Respondent concedes that Complainant has established its rights in the mark Edward Van Halen, and that the domain name is identical to that mark.