In a UDRP panel decision that will be published tomorrow, the domain holder, beat back The Complaint of SIX Group AG of Zürich, Switzerland on the domain name Six.com. The domain holder, Xedoc Holding SA of Luxembourg, was represented by Paul Keating of Law.es, Spain. To summarize, the complainant held a trademark for the term Six in a number of countries; the domain was parked prior to … [Read more...]
The Worst Domain To Ever Be Hit With A UDRP? Anytime-Fitness-Bridgeport-wv.com
We have seen thousands of domain names hit with UDRP's over the year but this maybe the worst domain I have ever seen. The domain name is: anytime-fitness-bridgeport-wv.com I assume the UDRP was filed by the health chain, AnytimeFitness.com but right now the complainant is not listed. I have no idea of why someone would ever have spent $10 to register this domain nor why its important … [Read more...]
UDRP Panel Rejects Trademark Holder Complaint’s Over Publicare.com
A UDRP panel in a ruling issued today, denied the claim of Publicare Marketing Communications GmbH of Germany on the domain name publicare.com. The one member panel found although the company did hold a valid trademark on the term, the trademark was filed for four years after the domain holder registered the domain and although the domain was parked and offered for sale, the domain was also a … [Read more...]
UDRP Filed Against Generic Domain Name: InteriorDesign.com
A UDRP has just been filed against a great generic domain name InteriorDesign.com The domain name is owned a by a P. A. Gordon of Guam, who lists as his email address getaway@getaway.com Getaway.com seems to be used as a travel site, however the domain in question goes to a Sedo parked page. The complainant is not yet listed. A quick check of the USPTO did not find a match for a … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Another Day An Other Expansion of the UDRP in Favor of Complainants
This is a guest post by Paul Keating an attorney specializing in domain issues. As principal of Law.es, he provides legal advice to domain investors, registrars and service providers. Law.es has offices in Barcelona and London: Panelist Warwick A. Rothnie just released his “considered” opinion in Six Continents Hotels, Inc. v. Triptih doo (D2012-1600). I use “considered” loosely. The … [Read more...]
Noktala Beats Back UDRP On Kanka.com Brought By Bllistex
Blistex Inc. brought a UDRP against Noktala Co. Ltd., who was represented by The Muscovitch Law Firm on the domain name Kanka.com Blistex owns a trademark on the term KANK-A. The domain was going to a parked page with a sales link. Apparently the complainant offered to buy the domain, but their offers were rejected, although the decision did not report the amount of the offers. In all … [Read more...]
NAF Panelist Cuts & Pastes From Another UDRP Decision, Again
Our eagle eye, George Kirikos has caught another National Arbitration Forum (NAF) John J. Upchurch cut and pasting in a UDRP decision The decision involved the case, eyecandydigitalsignage.com but as you can see below the panelist cut and pasted language from another decision: """Complainant alleges that Respondent must have had constructive and/or actual notice of Complainant's rights in … [Read more...]