Baker & McKenzie Prevails Over Preteen in Narnia Domain Name Lawsuit
Initially fighting a losing battle, seemingly, in the court of public opinion, Baker & McKenzie has notched a victory over an 11-year-old opponent in the World Intellectual Property Organization.
It held Wednesday that the estate of author C.S. Lewis, who wrote the Narnia children’s books, rather than Comrie Saville-Smith is entitled to the www.narnia.mobi domain name his parents bought him as an 11th birthday present, reports Wall Street Journal Law Blog.
The estate sued after the boy’s parents rejected earlier offers to buy the domain name.
Additional coverage:
The Scotsman: “Once upon a time in Narnia, a little Scots boy lost a battle with corporate lawyers …”
ABAJournal.com: “Baker & McKenzie in Court Fight Over 11-Year-Old’s Birthday Present?”
