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Let us assume that the domain was bought prior to Apple's registration of the iPad trademark. Even so, the original post makes it clear that the domain owner is
by carbocation 17y ago
Let us assume that the domain was bought prior to Apple's registration of the iPad trademark. Even so, the original post makes it clear that the domain owner is trying to monetize the domain based on Apple's trademark. It's not like the OP has produced some iPad product and are just worried that Apple will shut them down - to the contrary, they're actively trying to profit from the Apple trademark. I fail to see how this will survive.
ICANN's Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy is relevant: http://www.icann.org/en/dndr/udrp/policy.htm http://www.icann.org/en/dndr/udrp/policy.htm (esp. see Section 4)
- aymeric 17y agoWhat is the best way for me to clean the situation properly? Do I have any way to release a domain name before its expiry date?
- carbocation 17y agoI've never gone through the process. However, were you so inclined, you could presumably contact Apple, tell them what happened, and ask how you can assign the domain to them at no cost. I am not a lawyer, so am not sure that this is the best route to keep you out of legal trouble - but it does seem reasonable.