Category: RDNH

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 Farrer & Co LLP v. FARRER DOT COM LIMITED (Case No. D2019-1010), the dispute involved the domain name “farrer.com.” The complainant, Farrer & Co LLP, a well-established UK law firm, contended that the domain name was confusingly similar to its registered trademarks, “FARRER AND CO” and “FARRER & CO.” The respondent,…

In the domain name dispute case D2021-0050, Biohacks GmbH, a German company, filed a complaint against Daniel Walton and Wishbone Media, Inc. from the United States regarding the domain name “biohacks.com”. The complaint was initiated on January 8, 2021, with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center. The domain name in question…

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 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 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…

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 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 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 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…