Filta.com case calls into question (lack of) incentives of UDRP arbitrators. I recently read through documents related to Filta.com, a domain name awarded to the complainant in a National Arbitration Forum case on April 23. The case is disturbing on ... Continue Reading17 Comments
There’s Something About Cameron Diaz’ Domain Name
· Policy & LawActress files for arbitration to get CameronDiaz.com. Cameron Diaz has joined a slate of celebrities to recently file for arbitration to get domain names. Yesterday a case commenced at National Arbitration Forum for the domain name ... Continue Reading7 Comments
Jay Leno Tries to Tackle Cybersquatting Problem
· Policy & LawComedian files claims for three domain names, but still hasn't done anything with JayLeno.com Comedian Jay Leno has filed claims with World Intellectual Property Organization to get three domain names: jaylenoshow.com, weeknightswithjayleno.com, and ... Continue Reading24 Comments
Refreshing Discourse from a Domain Name Arbitrator
· Policy & LawDissenting arbitrator says many domain arbitration panels are missing the point. A recent WIPO domain name dispute for RuggedSwitch.com was found in favor of the complainant (read case). But one of the three arbitrators on the case --Diane Cabell -- ... Continue Reading26 Comments
Denver Nuggets and Jim Carrey Fight for Domain Names
· Policy & LawThe NBA and Denver Nuggets basketball team have filed a complaint with World Intellectual Property Organization to get the domain name DenverNuggets.com. The domain name currently forwards to NBAtix.com, which sells sporting tickets. However, it appears ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Cadbury Wants a New Ocean on Web for Swedish Fish
· Policy & LawCandy manufacturer wants domain name SwedishFish.com. Cadbury Adams, maker of the tasty red Swedish Fish candy, has filed for arbitration with World Intellectual Property Organization to get the domain name SwedishFish.com. Cadbury Adams currently ... Continue Reading8 Comments
WorldWide Media Sues to Retain SmoothMove.com
· Policy & LawCompany sues to keep domain after surprise UDRP decision. Michael Berken's company, WorldWide Media, Inc., has sued Traditional Medicinals Inc., in order to retain the domain name SmoothMove.com. Earlier this month, a National Arbitration Forum ... Continue Reading18 Comments
A Wacky Domain Dispute in Orange County
· Policy & LawiLounge.com tries to get iLoungeOC.com from its neighbor. Here's an interesting domain arbitration case in Orange County. iLounge.com, a web site about iPod and iPhone accessories and software, started getting communications that were meant for a ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Sigourney Weaver Wants Her Domain Name
· Policy & LawActress files with National Arbitration Forum to get SigourneyWeaver.com. Actress Sigourney Weaver, star of the Alien movie series (photo), has filed for arbitration to get the domain name SigourneyWeaver.com. The case will be handled by an ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Santa Monica Tussles with “I Am Domain Names”
· UncategorizedSanta Monica loses UDRP for IAmSantaMonica.com. Remember that guy Stephen Webb, who started showing up at domain conferences a couple years ago promoting his "Iamcityname.com" and "WeArecityname.com" domain names? He had a bit of success, striking ... Continue Reading25 Comments