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In the case Vudu, Inc. v. WhoisGuard, Inc. / K Blacklock (Case No. D2019-2247), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center was presented with a unique and significant domain name dispute. This case involved the domain name “vudo.com” and was a noteworthy instance of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH). The complainant in…

In the case of Scalpers Fashion, S.L. vs. Dreamissary Hostmaster (Case No. D2019-2937), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center was presented with a complex domain name dispute. The case revolved around the domain name “scalpers.com” and involved allegations of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH). The complainant, Scalpers Fashion, S.L., a Spanish…

The domain name dispute case D2018-2545, adjudicated by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, presents a compelling instance of a Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) finding. This case revolves around the domain name mountainmotorsports.com, contested between Mountain Adventures LLC, the complainant, and Privacydotlink Customer 3633923 / DOMAIN ADMINISTRATOR, PORTMEDIA HOLDINGS LTD, the respondent. Background of…

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) domain name dispute case D2017-2314 involved a conflict over the domain name “adsalutem.com”. The complainant was Laboratorios del Dr. Esteve, S.A., a pharmaceutical company based in Barcelona, Spain. The respondent was Grazyna Czarnecka from Mittweida, Germany. The decision in this case was made on December 18, 2017, by panelist…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2018-0072 involved a conflict over the domain name “rolyn.com”. The complainant in this case was Rolyn Companies Inc., a Maryland company specializing in disaster recovery services including restoration, remediation, decontamination, infection control, disinfection, and mold remediation. The respondent was PRIVACYDOTLINK CUSTOMER 3473447 / Kwangpyo Kim, Mediablue Inc. The decision…

In the WIPO domain name dispute case D2018-0242, the complainant was Milton Hotels Limited, based in Inverness, Scotland, UK. The respondent in this case was Hong Lu, Omegauk, from Milton Keynes, UK. The case centered around the disputed domain name “milton-hotels.com”, and the decision was made on May 11, 2018. The panelists presiding over the…

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) case D2018-0462 centered on the domain name “fama.com”. The complainant in this case was Fabricación de Maquinas, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican manufacturing company producing machinery, moulds, and equipment for the glass industry and a subsidiary of Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. The respondent was WSC WorldSpace, WorldSpace Corporation. The…

The WIPO Domain Name Dispute Case D2020-3118 involved a clash between OTP Bank Nyrt, a prominent Hungarian commercial bank, and Swamy Venkidu, an individual based in the United States with interests in the technology sector. The dispute centered on the domain name “otpgroup.com,” which raised significant questions regarding trademark rights and domain name usage. Background…

In the case of D2021-0113, adjudicated by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, the complainant was Unbiased Ltd, trading as Unbiased.co.uk, a United Kingdom-based company. The respondent in this case was Development Manager, based in the United States. This dispute centered around the domain name “unbiased.com.” The procedural history of the case began with the…

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Case D2019-2642, decided on December 18, 2019, serves as a fascinating study in the complexities of domain name disputes, particularly in cases where personal names intersect with corporate trademarks. This case revolved around the domain name “nalligroup.com” and pitted Nalli Chinnasami Chetty, an established Indian silk clothing manufacturer and…