Romanian travel company files cybersquatting case against domain registered before it existed. A World Intellectual Property Organization panelist has determined (pdf) that Fly Go Voyager SRL attempted to reverse the domain name hijack ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
A split decision UDRP worth reading
· Policy & LawOne panelist thinks this was RDNH; another thought the domain should be transferred. It's always interesting when there's a dissenting opinion in a UDRP. These disputes are designed to handle clear-cut cases of cybersquatting, so you'd think all ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Thorpe Technologies, Inc. tries to reverse hijack jtt.com
· Policy & LawTech company went after valuable domain registered in 1995. A California company tried to reverse domain name hijack jtt.com, a World Intellectual Property Organization panel has found (pdf). Thorpe Technologies, Inc. filed the case against ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Hosting company’s parking page nullifies reverse domain name hijacking
· UncategorizedA UDRP panelist has, with "considerable hesitation," determined (pdf) that a case was not reverse domain name hijacking because the registrar added pay-per-click ads to the domain's landing page. Samet Kalıp Ve Madeni Eşya Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.Ş, which ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Lego scoops up cybersquatted web3-related domains
· Policy & LawMan registered 14 domains including the famous Lego brand. Lego, the maker of the iconic connectable toy pieces, has won a case (pdf) against a cybersquatter who registered a bunch of web3-related domains with the famous brand in them. Most of ... Continue Reading3 Comments
What’s your duty to search for trademarks before registering a domain?
· Policy & LawThe answer is nuanced. You see a domain name in an auction that looks appealing. It's comprised of a couple of dictionary words. You're not aware of any trademarks that match it. At this point, what's your duty to check for trademarks before ... Continue Reading12 Comments
Three notable things about this UDRP
· Policy & LawThis case stands out to me for three reasons. CRF International Holding B.V. has lost (pdf) a UDRP it filed at World Intellectual Property Organization against the domain name TopEmployers.com. The case caught my attention for three reasons. 1. ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Xiatech Consulting Ltd tries “Plan B” reverse domain name hijacking
· Policy & LawCompany filed UDRP after inquiring about buying the domain name. A UK technology company tried to reverse domain name hijack a domain name, a World Intellectual Property Organization panelist has determined (pdf). Xiatech Consulting Ltd, which ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Why didn’t the trademark holder just say what happened?
· Policy & LawThe Complainants in this UDRP should have explained the circumstances to the panelist. I'm perplexed after reading a UDRP decision (pdf) for bewellbydrfranklipman .com. The Complainant, Dr. Frank Lipman of Be Well Health & Wellness, filed ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Badlife: company tries to reverse hijack GoodLife.com
· Policy & LawClothing company doesn't do proper research before filing cybersquatting dispute. A clothing company that sells under the brand Goodlife has been found (pdf) to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking. GL Concepts, LLC d/b/a Goodlife filed ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
