As for domain name arbitration ... Your type of case where the two domains sell different products, is a tough case to win in arbitration. That’s because this system is set up to stop cybersquatters – those who acquire domains in bad faith. Typically that’s demonstrated when the domain is held captive or is used to divert customers. It's tougher to prevail when the domain is acquired for a legitimate business purpose that doesn’t compete with the trademark owner. You'll need to argue that the other site is acting in bad faith and deliberately creating confusion. Be warned, the arbitrators are not predictable. Although it's true that trademark owners win about 80% of the time, that’s a little misleading because a large number of these cases are defaults -- the other side doesn’t bother to respond. The fee to file for one-person arbitration is $1500.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Site Wants to Stop Store With Similar Domain Name
As for domain name arbitration ... Your type of case where the two domains sell different products, is a tough case to win in arbitration. That’s because this system is set up to stop cybersquatters – those who acquire domains in bad faith. Typically that’s demonstrated when the domain is held captive or is used to divert customers. It's tougher to prevail when the domain is acquired for a legitimate business purpose that doesn’t compete with the trademark owner. You'll need to argue that the other site is acting in bad faith and deliberately creating confusion. Be warned, the arbitrators are not predictable. Although it's true that trademark owners win about 80% of the time, that’s a little misleading because a large number of these cases are defaults -- the other side doesn’t bother to respond. The fee to file for one-person arbitration is $1500.
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