Comments on: David Beats Goliath, Dori Media International Loses Battle for Domain

By: David J Castello

David J Castello — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:28:42 +0000

Actually, he made his ridiculous accusations upfront when I was served with a complaint the size of a large telephone book. After my intial response that factually pointed out his falsehoods, he replied again with more of the same.
The funny thing is I had no idea we’d won on July 1, 2003. In October 2003 I started dating my future wife who was a Private Investigator at the time. Considering the fact she was a dropdead gorgeous PI, she did the logical thing and wanted to know the scoop on this “Internet guy” who’d just asked her out for sushi. She was the one who told me about the Caution.com decision.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:34:37 +0000

re #18: David, I just read the UDRP for Caution.com. I assume the part about “The Additional Submissions of both parties contain extensive argument with little if any additional material factual allegations or information not contained in the Complaint and the Response” is where the complainant made those crazy accusations.

http://domains.adrforum.com/domains/decisions/159460.htm

By: David J Castello

David J Castello — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:15:44 +0000

Two things.
1) We were challenged in ICANN arbitration for our Caution.com by a guy who sells Caution Underwear (no joke, he was on the Howard Stern show). He also has a trademark for the word Caution. How did we beat him? It was actually quite easy. He accused us of things that weren’t true. Among them was that my brother Michael and I had seen his underwear for sale in a gay bookstore before we bought the name (I can assure you that a gay bookstore would be the last place you’ll find me and my brother). He also called our elderly mother in Florida to tell her that my brother had been in an automobile accident to try and get his new phone number (he’s damn lucky I’m a law abiding man).
Sure enough, he was trounced on trying to prove Bad Faith. Total cost? I handled it all myself: $250.
2) Advice to Mr McCaw. In the future, no matter how well intended, don’t get “creative” in approaching people to sell your name. In fact, don’t approach anyone who may think they should own the name. It’s like ringing the dinner bell for these sharks.

By: Fred McCaw

Fred McCaw — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:06:21 +0000

When reading the WIPO decision, I am Sikreto LLC. This is my limited liability corporation that my domains are sheltered in.

The WIPO’s decision makes for a good read. Enjoy!

By: Fred McCaw

Fred McCaw — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:03:27 +0000

The following is a link to the official domain dispute decision of the World Intellectual Property Organization:

http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/decisions/html/2007/d2007-1525.html

By: M. Menius

M. Menius — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:27:57 +0000

Fred – No rebuttal needed. I’m squarely in your camp on this and glad you won. Dori Medial Intl are the ones in the hall of shame, imo.

By: Associated Domains

Associated Domains — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:20:09 +0000

Fred, thanks for sharing this story and commenting on this post. It would benefit us all if you would recount the story, document your ordeal, and share your lessons learned on your web site once it’s up again…may be in blog.

Again, congrats on the victory.