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I am not a lawyer either, but this does not have to be a trademark infringement. IKEA can probably gain the control of the domain via ICANN's Uniform Domain Nam
by vobios 12y ago
I am not a lawyer either, but this does not have to be a trademark infringement. IKEA can probably gain the control of the domain via ICANN's Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (see https://archive.icann.org/en/udrp/udrp-policy-24oct99.htm https://archive.icann.org/en/udrp/udrp-policy-24oct99.htm).
Based on what I see, the domain name was registered in "bad faith", shown by: "by using the domain name, you have intentionally attempted to attract, for commercial gain, Internet users to your web site or other on-line location, by creating a likelihood of confusion with the complainant's mark as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of your web site or location or of a product or service on your web site or location".
- pdabbadabba 12y agoYes, but note that "likelihood of confusion with the complainant's mark as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement" is also a component of U.S. trademark law capable of defeating the fair use defense. As I explained, I think that the case for this is weak, but not nonexistent -- though it could easily have been cured without surrendering the domain name or excising the word "Ikea."