Microsoft is a famous trademark. Apparently, Flippa thinks it is not.
Domain auction platforms often fail to keep their marketplace clean of any trademark violations.
The very essence of cybersquatting, domains with keywords of famous brands or full corporate names, give domain investors a bad name.
Flippa is an active marketplace, and in the past we’ve on numerous occasions alerted them about trademark violations being auctioned.
The sad truth is, that there are far too many such incidents to report individually. Quite often, Flippa has responded that the reports should arrive from the trademark holders themselves.
That’s like saying that a crime should not be reported by an observing citizen, but only by the victim.
Today’s list contains obvious trademark violations related to Microsoft and its products. At the time of writing this article, all domains are active in listings or auctions, although some .XYZ domains appear to have dropped.
aboutmicrosoftvista.com
everythingmicrosoft.xyz
ihatemicrosoft.com
learnmicrosoft.com
lumiamicrosoft.net
microsoft-consulting.com
microsoft-play.com
microsoft-project-training.com
microsoft-solution.com
microsoft-windows.science
microsoft.co.ua
microsoft.how
microsoft.soy
microsoft.za.com
microsoft2020.in
microsoftadvance.com
microsoftagent.com
microsoftazure.store
microsoftband.info
microsoftbookclubs.com
microsoftbotframework.com
microsoftbusinesssolutions.com
microsoftcareers.com
microsoftcertifiedpartner.com
microsoftdevice.com
microsoftdevices.com
microsoftedge.reviews
microsoftedge.rocks
microsoftedge.social
microsoftedge.software
microsoftedge.solutions
microsoftedge.support
microsoftedge.tips
microsoftedge.tools
microsoftedge.top
microsoftedge.training
microsoftedge.uk
microsoftexchangeserver.design
microsoftfitnessband.com
microsoftflash.com
microsoftforum.com
microsoftfoundation.org
microsoftfreewifi.com
microsoftgames.net
microsofthl.com
microsoftholographics.com
microsofthololen.com
microsofthololens.glass
microsofthololensappstore.com
microsofties.com
microsoftinc.com
microsoftinnovators.com
microsoftiso.com
microsoftlumia.com
microsoftlumia.me
microsoftlumiablog.com
microsoftlumiablog.net
microsoftlumiareview.com
microsoftlumiareview.net
microsoftofficetraining.joburg
microsoftoneforum.com
microsoftonlineconsultants.com
microsoftpremium.com
microsoftproduct.com
microsoftprograms.com
microsoftprojects.com
microsoftpublisher.com
microsoftrnd.com
microsoftsecurity.store
microsoftsecurityessentials.store
microsoftshop.eu
microsoftsoftwares.com
microsoftspotting.com
microsoftsqlserver.store
microsoftstock.com
microsoftstore.info
microsoftsystems.com
microsofttalentocean.com
microsofttech.com
microsoftvsapple.com
microsoftwearables.com
microsoftwindowstraining.com
microsoftworld.xyz
microsoftxbox.cn
microsoftxbox1.com
microsoftxboxone.cn
microsoftxboxone.com.cn
microsoftxp.com
microsoftxyz.xyz
microsoftyahoo.com
newmicrosoft.com
non-microsoft.com
offmicrosoft.com
pstguru.com
rrmicrosoft.com
thankyoumicrosoft.com
themicrosoftguys.com
wifimicrosoft.com
xboxmicrosoftpoints.org
wifimicrosoft.com
ihatemicrosoft.com may not be TM infringement.
ihatemicrosoft.com seems to me fair use. the others not so much.
Fair use means it’s actually used to voice frustrations against the company. When it’s for sale, it’s not fair use.