Ich bin ein Cybersquatter: First UDRP involving a dot .Berlin domain
When you give away domains for free, people will do stupid stuff – including registering trademarks. This is the case with dot .Berlin, the geo-gTLD that had more than 60,000 free domains being registered. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. of Stamford, Connecticut filed a UDRP at the WIPO against the domain Westin.Berlin – the […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Ma che cazzo! UDRP argues that Michelina olive oil infringes on Michelin mark
Sometimes, even hot shot corporate lawyers should have their common sense questioned. Michelin North America, the automotive tire manufacturing giant, took a stab at the domain MichelinaOliveOil.com, asserting that it infringes on the famous Michelin mark. The UDRP, filed at the WIPO actually states that “the disputed domain name <michelinaoliveoil.com> is confusingly similar to its […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Reverse Domain Name Hijacking versus Cybersquatting – Which is worse?
The use of outlandish claims and unjustified arguments against domain investors by corporations intending to steal domains via a UDRP, often results in a finding of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH). These UDRP decisions are often cited for their ultimate “gift” to the domain investing community, and Rick Schwartz maintains a list of such decisions […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Huffington Post: Dot .XYZ domain is not a trademark, says cybersquatter!
In what appears to be only the second UDRP involving a dot .XYZ domain so far, the registrant of HuffingtonPost.XYZ alleged that the Complainant “does not have a valid trademark.” The imbecilic statement was made with full ignorance of the registered trademark for “Huffington Post“, a mark registered in 2006. The Complainant, America Online, is […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Flippa and FreeMarket compete for “Apple Watch” domain violations!
When it comes down to listing domains with trademark issues, newcomer domain venue FreeMarket.com appears to be mimicking Flippa‘s early days. Both domain marketplaces have a fair share of domains that contain corporate names and famous marks, such as Microsoft, iPhone and Apple. FreeMarket.com does not charge for its listings, but it has only been […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Yoyo company adds more “medals” to its UDRP collection
Admittedly, we have lost track of how many UDRP cases have been brought against Yoyo Email Ltd., the British company which a “vision” to register almost every company’s trademark and brand in dot .Email. We have documented seven UDRP decisions, and there are more to go, because Yoyo Email Ltd. has registered about 4,000 dot […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Chinese entrepreneur beats the Vikings in UDRP over Norheim.com domain
A Chinese domain investor has fought off a UDRP against his domain name, Norheim.com, and won. The UDRP was brought forth by a Norwegian company, Gresvig AS. Complainant indicates that it has operated in Norway under the NORHEIM trademark since 1947, long before the Internet existed. The latter is important, as research tools regarding the […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Chinese registrant of .CLUB domains attempts to rationalize Cybersquatting in UDRP
The Chinese registrant of dot .CLUB domains that match famous trademarks or corporate names, attempted to define alternate meanings, using the Chinese language. That very “clever” approach of an apparent cybersquatter was presented in a UDRP for the domain names Stregis.Club, Westin.Club and WHotels.Club. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Sheraton International IP, LLC, Westin […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Yoyo Email Ltd shatters UDRP record with new trademark violations
Yoyo Email Ltd. has been bouncing its UDRP record to new highs, with a 7th UDRP in 2 months’ time. Having registered 4,000 dot .email domains that are mostly linked to trademarks and brands, the rain of UDRPs against the British company has turned into a storm. The situation is so bad, that panelists at […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Yoyo Email Ltd: Six UDRP cases in 2 months for the same Respondent!
It’s turning into an epic disaster of sorts: Yoyo Email Ltd is setting new negative records, by losing no fewer than 6 UDRP cases that we’ve covered, in two months’ time no less. After making the mistake of registering major brands in the dot .email gTLD, Yoyo Email Ltd was hit by one UDRP after […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Oh no, you didn’t! Fifth UDRP for Yoyo Email LTD breaks all records!
Yoyo Email Ltd., registrant of dozens of dot .email domains had his path paved, after focusing on trademarks such as NVIDIA, Statoil, Lurpak and even Sheraton. The quartet of UDRPs became a quintet today, after GEICO – Government Employees Insurance Company of Chevy Chase, Maryland – filed a UDRP for the domain GEICO.email. Instead of […]
Copyright © 2025 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Pyrex wins UDRP for Pyrex .Glass domain
Among the famous marks in this consumer-driven world, is Pyrex – a brand of tampered glass that can sustain high temperatures and force. The UDRP against the domain Pyrex.Glass was filed by the trademark holders, Corning Incorporated, at the National Arbitration Forum. It is noted that “Pyrex” was registered with the USPTO in 1917 and […]
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