The Intricacies of the Domain Name Dispute Case D2018-2290 and the RDNH Verdict

In the domain name dispute case D2018-2290, adjudicated under the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, the dynamics of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) were brought to the forefront. This case centered around the domain name ubux.com, involving UBUX Pty Ltd as the complainant and Domains By Proxy, LLC / Jeffrey DeWit, Revasser Ventures LLC as…

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UNIKS APP, S.L. v. Privacydotlink Customer 588010 / Blue Nova Inc.

In the WIPO domain name dispute case D2016-0534, UNIKS APP, S.L., a Spanish company, filed a complaint against Privacydotlink Customer 588010 and Blue Nova Inc. over the domain name “uniks.com”. The domain name was registered on October 2, 2001, and later purchased by the Respondent in 2005. UNIKS APP, S.L. held a European Community Trademark…

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Moon Juice Ventures, LLC v. Satoshi Shimoshita: A Case of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking

In the WIPO domain name dispute case D2016-1024, Moon Juice Ventures, LLC, a business based in Los Angeles, filed a complaint against Satoshi Shimoshita of Tokyo over the domain name “moonjuice.com”. Moon Juice Ventures claimed rights to the “MOON JUICE” trademark and alleged that Shimoshita had no legitimate interests in the domain name, accusing him…

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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève v. Aydin Karadeniz: A Landmark Case of Domain Name Dispute

In the WIPO domain name dispute case D2016-1620, the complainant, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, a group of public hospitals in Geneva, contended against Aydin Karadeniz, the registrant of the domain names “hug.com”, “hug.net”, and “hug.org”. The complainant, established in 1995 and known as HUG, argued that these domain names were confusingly similar to its trademark.…

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Easton Corp Pty Ltd v. Privacydotlink Customer 951873 / DNS Admin, Best Web Limited: A Case Study in Reverse Domain Name Hijacking

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2016-1975 involved Easton Corp Pty Ltd, an Australian company specializing in lingerie and beachwear, and Privacydotlink Customer 951873 / DNS Admin, Best Web Limited over the domain name “hottie.com”. Easton Corp, which operates online at “www.hottie.com.au”, claimed that the domain name was identical to its trademark and argued that…

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Charter Communications, Inc. et al. v. Perfect Privacy, LLC / Sheri K Corwin: A Case of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking

In the WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-0040, Charter Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the complainants, filed against Perfect Privacy, LLC and Sheri K Corwin, the respondents, over the domain name “myspectrumnews.com”. The complaint was filed on January 11, 2017. Charter Communications argued that the domain name was confusingly similar to their “Spectrum” trademarks and…

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Exploring the WIPO Case D2017-0679: Knud Jepsen A/S vs. Rick Schwartz, Virtual Dates Inc

The WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-0679 involved a conflict over the domain name “queen.com”. The complainant, Knud Jepsen A/S from Denmark, specialized in growing Kalanchoe plants, while the respondent, Rick Schwartz of Virtual Dates Inc from the United States, was in the domain name trading business. The case was decided by a panel consisting…

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Analysis of WIPO Domain Name Dispute Case D2017-0891: Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc. v. Goi Media

In the WIPO domain name dispute case D2017-0891, the complainant was Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc., a real estate services and investment management firm from Chicago, Illinois, USA. The respondent was Goi Media from Gwangju, Republic of Korea. The dispute concerned the domain name “jllcoin.com”, registered with Megazone Corp., dba HOSTING.KR. The complaint was filed…

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In-Depth Analysis of the WIPO Case D2018-0670: Domain Name Dispute and RDNH Decision

In the domain name dispute case D2018-0670, adjudicated by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the focus was on the domain “sugarex.com”. The complainant in this case was Ferrer Internacional, S.A., a Spanish pharmaceutical company with a history dating back to 1959. The respondent was Domain Admin, Level2 LLC, a United States company that manages…

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A Detailed Analysis of the WIPO Domain Name Dispute Case D2018-0856

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) case number D2018-0856, concerning the domain name “verdant.com,” is a significant instance in the realm of domain name dispute resolution. This case involves Verdant Services, Inc. as the complainant and Michael Sheikh / VRDT Corporation as the respondent, with the decision being rendered on June 15, 2018. The panelist…

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