I got a chuckle reading a UDRP the International Olympic Committee (IOC) just won.
The IOC filed a cybersquatting claim against the typo domain olypmics .com. The domain owner didn’t respond and it was a straightforward case for the World Intellectual Property Organization panelist.
What made me laugh was the respondent’s identity. Usually, you’ll see a few details about the registrant, such as their company name or full name, followed by a specific location. But this UDRP merely states:
Respondent is Mike, Canada.
Ah yes, Mike from Canada. I know him well.
The IOC is a prolific UDRP filer and is generally successful with its cases. Recently, it won an important case for a 55-character domain with nine hyphens.
It doesn’t always win, though.
John OFarrell says
That is too funny. I think I know that dude. Say hello for me. 😉
David Michaels says
Please update the link to the decision.
Andrew Allemann says
It’s fixed.
John Berryhill says
Not surprised. Mike does that a lot.
Lum Arifi says
I am the owner of SuperOlympics.com and looking to establish an exhibitionist sport event called SuperOlympics.
I have writen email two times to Legal department of IOC to give me an clear answer of SuperOlympics.com is Ok because I am not interested to go into conflict of interest or brakes Copyright rules.
Not received any answer from IOC yet.
John Berryhill says
If you are dealing with the IOC, you have to include a “gift” in your request. A nice watch, the keys to a sports car, or an appropriate amount of cash is customary.
Lum Arifi says
What you mean with that John. Can you explain more cose I am not understanding. What I have understand is that you meaning that I need to offer something to him or otherwise ,!!