Disputed Domain Names

"The nonprofit site recently became the target of Colgate-Palmolive when trademark lawyers from the household products giant and maker of the Ajax cleanser requested that the independent site yield its domain name." [cnet]

"A Web developer in New York claims she's the victim of reverse domain-name hijacking by America Online Inc." [Internetnews.com]

In a significant win for small businesses on the Net, a federal judge has ruled that a registered trademark, even when held by a well-known company, does not automatically entitle its holder to own the corresponding domain name. By Dan Goodin. [News.com]

Information about Ford's reverse domain name hijacking attempts.

News of Ford conceding case and reader discussion. [Slashdot]

The Jews For Jesus organization has filed a lawsuit against the owner of the Web site using the URL "jewsforjesus.org," charging him with unauthorized use of the group's trademark. [News.com]

"A judge ruled in a lawsuit about the alleged illegal transfer of the domain name 'sex.com' that URLs do not qualify as property, at least under current law." News and archived discussion. [Slashdot]

"Case puts most bizarre domain name back in the spotlight." By David Lawlor. [CNN Money]

"I am trying to register the domain name 'shitakemushrooms.com,'" complained Netizen Jeff Gold in an email message to CNET's NEWS.COM. "It is available, but the InterNIC is refusing to register it because it contains four letters they consider obscene.

Domain registrants' post about the dispute.

Accused cybersquatters have a new defense strategy: "Get Froomkin." By Brian McWilliams.