LivingSocial, Inc.  just lost a UDRP on the domain name LivingSocal.com. The panel found in a pretty strange decision, which will have Trademark groups screaming for UDRP reform, that the domain name stands for a "common term"  and means, as the domain holder suggested "living in SoCal." The domain also resolved differently whether it was typed in the URL with the www. before it or … [Read more...]

A one person UDRP panel rejected the claim of SelectQuote Insurance Services on the domain name selectquotereview.com Of course the complainant owns a trademark on the term SelectQuote but the domain which was used in a site critical of the insurance comparison site, was found to be fair and legitimate use of the domain. Here are the relevant facts and findings: "The Complainant is a … [Read more...]

A domain owned by Frank Schilling's company, Name Administration Inc. just got hit with a UDRP over the 4 letter domain name LSDA.com The domain name is currently parked but with pretty broad links: Related Searches Baby Infant Change Name Internet Domain Name Domain Internet Name First … [Read more...]

Last night we told you that Adrian Peterson Lost his UDRP on the domain name AdrianPeterson.com. This morning the decision has been published and it was decided by a one member panel who I think came to a bad decision although Mr. Peterson's attorney's maybe to blame as well. Before reading the decision I assumed The panelist found that the use was a legitimate use as a "fan site" However … [Read more...]

Pro bowl running back Adrian Peterson has lost his UDRP claim on the domain name AdrianPeterson.com The opinion hasn't been published yet, but the decision is in. The domain currently does not resolve, but according to Screenshots.com the domain was a "fan site" as recently as 2009 at which time the site had pictures of Mr Peterson as well as stats and other information on the running … [Read more...]

In a UDRP decision released today a one member panel rejected the trademark holder of the "brands 1-800-NY-ABOGADO 1-800-ELABOGADO" to the domain name  ElAbogado.com, which translates to "The Lawyer" in English. Here are the relevant facts and findings: "The complainant registered marks based on previous use made of them that according to these records dating back to 1996 in the case of the … [Read more...]

In two separate UDRP decisions handed down today, Google won control of 43 domain names. In the 1st decision Google won control over 25 domain … [Read more...]