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In the WIPO domain name dispute case D2018-1489, Akuo Energy SAS, a French company specializing in renewable energy, contested the ownership of the domain “akuo.com” against Viktor Cherkasov from Ukraine. Akuo Energy, founded in 2004, holds a French trademark for “AKUO” registered in 2004. The domain in question was registered by Cherkasov in 2012 and…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2018-1772, involving the domain name “excelway.com,” presents an intriguing example of the complexities in domain name disputes and the enforcement of intellectual property rights. This case was adjudicated between AUSACORP, S.L, a Spanish company, and Andrew David Dawson, an individual from the United Kingdom. Parties Involved The complainant in…

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Case D2018-2384 presents a fascinating insight into the complexities of domain name disputes and the application of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). This case involved the domain name “greenroads.com,” and was contested between Green Roads of Florida, LLC (the Complainant) and Privacydotlink Customer 237978 / IMG,…

In the intricate world of intellectual property and cyberspace, the case of WIPO D2018-2704 stands as a significant example. This case revolves around the domain name dispute for “familiatorres.com”, a dispute that highlights the delicate balance between trademark rights and personal domain name usage. Background and Parties Involved The case, titled “Miguel Torres S.A. v.…

In the WIPO Domain Name Dispute Case D2017-1220, the complainant, N2COM of Belgium, contested the domain name “babyboom.com,” registered by the respondents, Whois Privacy Services and Domain Admin, Xedoc Holding SA. N2COM, operating the website “babyboom.be,” argued that the domain was identical or confusingly similar to their BABY BOOM and BABYBOOM trademarks. The respondent had…

In the WIPO Domain Name Dispute Case D2017-2577, Mr. Pierre Chapoutot of Marrakech, Morocco, filed a complaint against Booking.com B.V. of Amsterdam, Netherlands, over the domain name “directbooking.com.” The case, filed on December 22, 2017, was handled by a panel comprising Assen Alexiev, Michel Vivant, and Willem J. H. Leppink. Chapoutot, the owner of the…

In the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center case D2018-0151, the dispute involved the domain name “leopay.com”. The complainant, iCard AD from Bulgaria, claimed rights to the LEUPAY and LEOPAY trademarks, while the respondent, Yongchang Zhang from China, used the domain for personal and business purposes since 2008. The panel found iCard AD lacked standing to…

In the WIPO Domain Name Dispute Case No. D2018-0518, the conflict arose over the domain name “cassandra.com”. The complainant, Deep Focus Inc., a cultural strategy and business intelligence firm operating under the name “Cassandra”, held a trademark for “THE CASSANDRA REPORT” since 2004. However, the disputed domain, registered in 2000, was acquired by the respondent,…

In the WIPO Case D2016-0334, Nilson Group AB filed a complaint against Domain Admin, Frontline Media, over the domain name “feetfirst.com.” The case, presided over by a panel including The Hon Neil Brown K.C., Johan Sjöbeck, and Adam Taylor (Presiding), reached a decision on May 27, 2016. The panel concluded with a decision that denied…

In the WIPO Case No. D2016-1709, Centroamerica Comercial, Sociedad Anonima de Capital Variable (CAMCO) of El Salvador filed a complaint against Michael Mann of the United States regarding the domain name “dollarcity.com.” CAMCO, operating a low-cost store chain under the name “Dollar City” in El Salvador and Guatemala, claimed that the domain name was identical…