Sunday, 29 July 2012 11:20 Domain News
An arbitrator with the National Arbitration Forum has awarded Microsoft five XBox-related domain names : xbox8.org, xboxcompanion.com,xboxlivetv.com,xboxphone.com and xboxtablet.com .
Microsoft filed a complaint with the National Arbitration Forum on May 21,2012,asserting legal rights over the disputed domain name.The company contended in its complaint that the disputed domain names are confusingly similar to its trademark.Moreover,Microsoft contended that the respondent registered and used the disputed domain names in bad faith:
" Respondent’s use of the , , and domain names to advertise the domain names for sale is evidence of bad faith registration and use."
"Complainant also contends that, in light of the fame and notoriety of Complainant’s XBOX and XBOX LIVE marks, it is inconceivable that Respondent could have registered the , , , , and domain names without actual and/or constructive knowledge of Complainant’s rights in the mark. "
Microsoft managed to demonstrate all three elements required .
The Panel ordered the disputed domain names to be transferred from the respondent to the complainant.
You can read the decision here .
