“Occupy” is a new “Sucks” -
The term “occupy” can be similar to “sucks” in a domain name — an indication of a gripe site.
The first element of the uniform domain name dispute resolution policy (UDRP) that a complainant must prove is that the domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark in which the complainant has rights.
But what about when it comes to satirical or gripe sites?
Generally speaking, the first element of the policy can be overcome by the respondent ... read more ...
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Fri 20th July 2012
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Chicago Tribune wants to take down “Occupy” sites -
Sites claim to be news for the 99%.
[Update: the naysayers in the comments were correct: The Tribune Company lost the case.] The Chicago Tribune Company has filed a complaint with World Intellectual Property Organization over “occupy” web sites using its brand.
The complaint targets occupiedchicagotribune.org and occupychicagotribune.org, the former of which is a web site that states “We’re proud to have no affiliation whatsoever with the 1% Chicago Tribune ... read more ...