On June 25, 2002, a panel at the National Arbitration Forum (NAF) ordered that the domain name popularmachanics.com be transferred from "notorious typosquatter" John Zuccarini to Hearst Communications, Inc., owner of U.S. trademarks for Popular Mechanics and the domain name popularmechanics.com. This case is a clear endorsement of the principle that a trademark need not be identical to a domain name for a trademark holder to have rights in such domain name.
For a copy of the NAF decision, visit:
http://www.arbitration-forum.com/domains/decisions/113293.htm.
Concerned about your company's trademarks, contact Marijo Coates of DWW.
E-TIPS® ISSUE
02 07 18
Disclaimer: This Newsletter is intended to provide readers with general information on legal developments in the areas of e-commerce, information technology and intellectual property. It is not intended to be a complete statement of the law, nor is it intended to provide legal advice. No person should act or rely upon the information contained in this newsletter without seeking legal advice.
E-TIPS is a registered trade-mark of Deeth Williams Wall LLP.
