The WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-0756, adjudicated on June 28, 2017, revolved around the domain names “dermarose.com,” “dermarose.info,” “dermarose.net,” and “dermarose.org.” The complainant was Brand Development Corp., and the respondent was Zora Hajali. In this case, the complainant, Brand Development Corp., alleged that the domain names were confusingly similar to their trademark “DERMAROSE,” which…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-1154, resolved on August 1, 2017, involved the domain name “playtechla.com.” The Complainant was Playtech Software Limited, and the Respondent was Diego Torres of Play Technologies S.A.S. The sole panelist for the case was Nicholas Smith. In this case, Playtech Software Limited alleged that the domain name was confusingly…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-1458, resolved on October 20, 2017, involved the domain name “vallila.com.” The Complainant was Oy Vallila Interior Ab, and the Respondent was Linkz Internet Services. The panel, consisting of Warwick A. Rothnie (Presiding), Johan Sjöbeck, and Adam Taylor, ultimately denied the complaint. This decision in the case is significant…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-1756, decided on December 12, 2017, involved the domain name “pinksheet.com.” The complainant in this case was Informa Business Information, Inc., while the respondent was Privacydotlink Customer 640040 / Domain Manager, Web D.G. Ltd. The panelists appointed for this case were David H. Bernstein, Alistair Payne (Presiding), and Tony…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-2095, adjudicated on December 11, 2017, centered around the domain name “airtango.com.” The complainant in the case was Airtango AG, and the respondent was Privacydotlink Customer 2290723 / Gustavo Winchester. Tony Willoughby served as the sole panelist overseeing the proceedings. Airtango AG brought the complaint under the assumption that…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-2469, decided on February 21, 2018, provides a fascinating insight into the intricacies of domain name disputes. The case involved the domain name “dafabetuganda.com,” with Dafabet Uganda Limited of Kampala, Uganda, as the Complainant, and Angelito Teves, Emphasis Services Limited of the Turks and Caicos Islands, UK, as the…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2018-0118, decided on March 27, 2018, offers a compelling narrative in the arena of intellectual property disputes. This case involved the domain name “t20globalleague.com,” with the Complainant being Cricket South Africa, and the Respondent being Registration Private, Domains By Proxy, LLC / Sean Stevens, tq6 Inc. Cricket South Africa,…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2018-0242, adjudicated on May 11, 2018, presents a nuanced scenario in the realm of domain name disputes. This case involved the domain name “milton-hotels.com,” with Milton Hotels Limited of Inverness, Scotland, acting as the Complainant and Hong Lu, Omegauk of Milton Keynes, UK, as the Respondent. Milton Hotels Limited,…

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2018-0491 presents a captivating example of the complexities involved in domain name disputes, especially those entailing accusations of reverse domain name hijacking (RDNH). In this particular case, the domain in question was “nutrihome.com”, with Fresenius Kabi S.A. of Barcelona, Spain, as the complainant, and Domain Manager, EWEB Development, Inc.,…

In the notable WIPO domain name dispute case D2018-0697, the focus was on the domain name “gamberorosso.com.” The complainant in this case was GAMBERO ROSSO S.p.A., a company with vested interests in the domain name. The respondent was Mr. Michele Dinoia, operating under Macrosten LTD. This dispute was meticulously reviewed by panelist Georges Nahitchevansky, culminating…