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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) case D2019-2952 presented an intriguing domain name dispute involving family ties, the entertainment industry, and the complexities of online property rights. This case, decided on February 12, 2020, involved the domain name “hadise.com” and highlighted the intricate balance between trademark rights and domain name registrations under the Uniform Domain…

In the case of Svenska Resegruppen AB vs. Patrik Larsson, Westcoast Digital AB (Case No. D2018-2892), the dispute involved the domain name “flygresor.com.” Svenska Resegruppen AB, a Swedish online travel service company, filed the complaint against Patrik Larsson and Westcoast Digital AB. The domain name in question was registered by the respondent in 2012 and…

In the WIPO case Datacom Group Limited vs. Datacom Communications Pty Ltd (Case No. DAU2019-0032), the dispute revolved around the domain names “datacom.net.au” and “datacomaccounting.net.au.” Datacom Group Limited, an Australian IT services company, filed a complaint against Datacom Communications Pty Ltd, asserting trademark infringement. Datacom Communications Pty Ltd had been using the “Datacom” name since…

In the case of riskmethods GmbH v. LEVEL2 LLC / Lever 10 Inc. (Case No. D2019-0286), riskmethods GmbH, a German company offering specialized supply chain risk management services, filed a complaint against LEVEL2 LLC and Lever 10 Inc. for the domain name “riskmethods.com”. The domain was initially registered by LEVEL2 LLC and later sold to…

In the WIPO case of Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association, Inc. (“BEMA”) v. John Elliott (Case No. D2019-0638), the dispute centered around the domain name “buffalomarathon.com”. The complainant, BEMA, a non-profit organization that organizes the Buffalo Marathon, claimed the domain was confusingly similar to its registered trademarks. BEMA alleged that John Elliott, the respondent, registered the domain…

In the case of Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce S.A. v. AbdulBasit Makrani (Case No. D2019-1378), the dispute centered around the domain name “aguadulce.com.” The complainant, Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce S.A. from Colombia, claimed rights over the domain based on its Colombian registered trademarks, including “AGUADULCE,” which they had used since 1996 for their port business…

In the WIPO case Kentech Group Limited v. Qtechweb (Case No. D2019-1609), the dispute involved the domain name “kentech.com”. Kentech Group Limited, an Irish company in the engineering and construction services sector, filed the complaint against Qtechweb, a UK-based entity involved in buying, selling, and monetizing generic domain names. The domain name was registered by…

The domain name dispute case NovAtel Inc. v. Registration Private, Domains By Proxy, LLC / Domain Admin, FindYourDomain.com (Case No. D2019-1939) is a significant instance in the realm of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH). The complainant, NovAtel Inc. from Canada, argued that the disputed domain name “novatela.com” was confusingly similar to its registered trademark NOVATEL,…

In the domain name dispute case Veena Kumaravel v. Daegu Law Auction (Case No. D2019-2508), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center evaluated a conflict over the domain name “naturals.com.” The complainant, Veena Kumaravel, a prominent beauty salon chain in India, claimed rights to the NATURALS trademark. The respondent, Daegu Law Auction…

The domain name dispute case D2018-1112 involved Ferm-O-Feed B.V., a Dutch company, as the complainant, and Domain Manager, eWeb Development Inc., a Canadian company, as the respondent. The disputed domain name was . The complaint was filed on May 17, 2018, and the proceedings began on May 23, 2018. The panel consisted of Adam Taylor,…