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UDRP Case Summaries

Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy was established and adopted at ICANN’s inception as a dispute resolution policy to resolve disputes between trademark holders and domain owners more quickly and cost-effectively than judicial litigation. 

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Mar-a-Lago is a Florida Man’s Pet Memorial? – vol. 3.48

December 5, 2023

Mar-a-Lago is a Florida Man’s Pet Memorial? While the panel found that Respondent’s explanation for its registering the disputed Domain Name “strain[s] credulity”, it noted that the website content did…

The UDRP and Free Speech: Inclusion of “Warning” Sufficient to Negate Risk of Impersonation – vol. 3.47

November 28, 2023

The UDRP and Free Speech: Inclusion of “Warning” Sufficient to Negate Risk of Impersonation There are a number of interesting points in this decision and I would focus on the…

Totality of the Circumstances Point to Fair Use by Unauthorized Reseller – vol. 3.46

November 21, 2023

Totality of the Circumstances Point to Fair Use by Unauthorized Reseller This case is yet another application of the nominative (fair) use doctrine under the UDRP, see par. 2.8.1 of…

Snap! We got RDNH’d! – vol. 3.45

November 14, 2023

Snap! We got RDNH’d! It is satisfying to see that the Panel critically reviewed the Complainant’s claim of common law rights. All too often Panels will give a Complainant an…

BEDS.COM: ‘Wilful Blindness’ Only Applies to Distinctive Marks – vol. 3.44

November 8, 2023

BEDS.COM: ‘Wilful Blindness’ Only Applies to Distinctive Marks You may recall that I have from time to time focused on what it takes to demonstrate acquired distinctiveness or a “secondary…

Playhouse.com: Play Around and Find Out – Vol. 3.43

October 31, 2023

We hope you will enjoy this edition of the Digest (vol. 3.43), as we review these noteworthy recent decisions, with expert commentary. (We invite guest commenters to contact us): ‣…

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The Internet Commerce Association would not exist without the support of our members and those who help spread the important message of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of domain registrants. Remember those companies that help protect your rights as a domain owner by visiting our member sites. A special thank you is owed to all of our sponsors and members.

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Sedo.com, Platinum Member
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ParkingCrew Platinum Member
Create, Platinum Member
Dynadot Domain Names
Telepathy.com Gold Member
Digimedia Gold Member
Dan.com Gold Member
Domain Capital Gold Member
PTL Gold Memeber
Media Options, Silver Member
Dengi Media
NamesCon, Silver Member
Reflex Publishing, Silver Member
First Place, Silver Member
Digimedia Gold Member
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