Morning Folks,
The gamble is still in their favor but our job is to skewer the folks so bad that any rational person or entity would think twice before trying to STEAL the property of others by abusing the system. These cases are all OUTRAGEOUS! Many of the attorneys were complicit with this scheme and they too should and are being outed.
I want to thank Nat Cohen for allowing me to republish his RDNH.COM list of ALL known Reverse Domain Name Hijacking cases. I am hoping to include the company and the attorney when I have some time. 2002 saw the most RDNH cases with 20. So far in 2013 we have 13 such findings as compared to 14 for all of 2012.
The list below has no emotion. Just the links and the facts. Leave it to me to provide the commentary.
What can you do? CIRCULATE!! Tweet, Like, Share! Or don't complain.
Rick Schwartz
| Domain | Venue | Case Number/Reason | Decision Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| qtrade.com | eResolution | AF-0169 | 6/19/2000 |
| k2r.com | WIPO | D2000-0622 | 8/23/2000 |
| safaricasino.com | eResolution | AF-2088 | 10/4/2000 |
| smartdesign.com | WIPO | D2000-0993 | 10/18/2000 |
| ezstreet.net | WIPO | legitimate interest - complainant knew | 11/13/2000 |
| tradesite.com | eResolution | AF-0473 | 12/15/2000 |
| dw.com | WIPO | legitimate rights - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence; delay | 1/2/2001 |
| goldline.com | WIPO | D2000-1151 | 1/4/2001 |
| onu.com | eResolution | AF-0672 | 2/16/2001 |
| ode.com | WIPO | D2001-0074 | 5/1/2001 |
| moneyplanet.com/travelplanet.com | WIPO | D2001-0217 | 5/7/2001 |
| formulationworkstation.com | WIPO | legitimate interest - complainant knew | 6/18/2001 |
| armani.com | WIPO | misrepresentation | 7/20/2001 |
| itmetrixx.com | WIPO | D2001-0668 | 8/2/2001 |
| cream.com | WIPO | TM - not valid; deception; legitimate rights - complainant knew | 9/28/2001 |
| maggi.com | WIPO | D2001-0916 | 10/12/2001 |
| aspengrove.com | WIPO | TM - not valid; domain first; legitimate rights - complainant knew | 10/17/2001 |
| intelilink.com | NAF | FA0109000100124 | 11/5/2001 |
| thefetishfactory.com | NAF | FA0108000099610 | 11/8/2001 |
| torres.com | WIPO | D2001-1200 | 12/19/2001 |
| pizzashoppe.com | WIPO | D2001-1353 | 1/11/2002 |
| supremo.com | WIPO | D2001-1357 | 2/15/2002 |
| prom.com | WIPO | D2001-1154 | 3/4/2002 |
| arche.com | NAF | plan "B" | 3/13/2002 |
| goodtidings.com | NAF | FA0203000105749 | 4/9/2002 |
| curbking.com | NAF | legitimate rights - complainant knew; misrepresentation | 5/10/2002 |
| paparazzo.com | WIPO | D2002-0189 | 5/29/2002 |
| innovativemerchantsolutions.biz and others | NAF | prior court case; harassment | 6/4/2002 |
| ntmailserver.com | WIPO | D2002-0277 | 6/24/2002 |
| scubadiving.biz | WIPO | DBIZ2002-00153 | 6/28/2002 |
| imode.biz | WIPO | DBIZ2002-00141 | 6/30/2002 |
| hemp.biz | NAF (STOP) | misrepresentation | 7/9/2002 |
| ikb.com | WIPO | legitimate rights - complainant knew | 7/23/2002 |
| 411.biz | WIPO | TM - not valid; deception | 8/2/2002 |
| shoes.biz | WIPO | DBIZ2002-00245 | 8/12/2002 |
| sfm.com | WIPO | D2002-0535 | 9/13/2002 |
| picoliter.com | NAF | FA0208000122205 | 10/23/2002 |
| windsor.com | WIPO | D2002-0839 | 11/14/2002 |
| dvla.com | WIPO | legitimate rights - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence; plan "B" | 11/27/2002 |
| newzealand.com | WIPO | D2002-0754 | 11/27/2002 |
| centrelecorbusier.com and others | WIPO | legitimate rights - complainant knew | 4/7/2003 |
| nishan.com | WIPO | D2003-0204 | 5/1/2003 |
| futureworld.com | WIPO | bad faith - no evidence | 7/18/2003 |
| netdeposit.com | WIPO | D2003-0365 | 7/22/2003 |
| usdocuments.com | WIPO | D2003-0583 | 9/17/2003 |
| policeauction.com | NAF | TM - not valid; domain first | 3/9/2004 |
| carsales.com | WIPO | domain first; misrepresentation | 4/8/2004 |
| carbwatchers.com | NAF | domain first | 5/28/2004 |
| stmoritz.com | WIPO | D2004-0158 | 6/14/2004 |
| mexico.com | WIPO | D2004-0242 | 7/19/2004 |
| gtatravels.com | WIPO | D2004-0741 | 12/16/2004 |
| kiwi.com | WIPO | D2004-0848 | 1/4/2005 |
| mess.com | WIPO | D2004-0964 | 1/25/2005 |
| mountainviewcountryclub.com | NAF | domain first; TM - not valid; misrepresentation | 3/28/2005 |
| multicast.com | NAF | domain first; legitimate rights - complainant knew; misrepresentation | 4/28/2005 |
| aljazeera.com | WIPO | domain first; delay; bad faith - no evidence | 7/19/2005 |
| itravelinsured.com | NAF | FA0508000545210 | 10/11/2005 |
| primalquest.com | WIPO | D2005-1083 | 12/15/2005 |
| aroma.com | NAF | domain first; legitimate rights - complainant knew | 1/16/2006 |
| penthouseboutique.com | NAF | misrepresentation | 5/26/2006 |
| downunder.travel | WIPO | TM - not valid; misrepresentation | 6/6/2006 |
| rohl.com | WIPO | legitimate rights - complainant knew | 7/12/2006 |
| dreamgirls.com | WIPO | domain first; delay | 8/10/2006 |
| trailblazer.com | WIPO | D2006-0875 | 8/25/2006 |
| proto.com | WIPO | D2006-0905 | 10/10/2006 |
| zounds.com | NAF | TM - not valid; legitimate rights - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence | 11/24/2006 |
| primeconnections.com | NAF | domain first; TM - not valid | 12/18/2006 |
| cbpublishing.com | NAF | deception; misrepresentation; TM - not valid | 4/18/2007 |
| superblock.com | NAF | misrepresentation; TM - not valid; domain first; legitimate rights - complainant knew | 9/11/2007 |
| fcc.com | WIPO | legitimate interest - complainant knew; misrepresentation | 10/7/2007 |
| mycpa.com | WIPO | D2007-1171 | 10/12/2007 |
| onephone.com | WIPO | D2007-1576 | 12/22/2007 |
| rebelde.com | WIPO | D2007-1525 | 12/27/2007 |
| liquidnutrition.com | WIPO | D2007-1598 | 1/28/2008 |
| ironarc.com | WIPO | D2007-1611 | 1/29/2008 |
| enki.com | NAF | domain first | 3/28/2008 |
| modularsdirect.com and other | NAF | domain first | 4/8/2008 |
| decal.com | WIPO | domain first; bad faith - no evidence | 6/11/2008 |
| altru.net | NAF | misrepresentation | 7/15/2008 |
| sfm.com | NAF | FA0805001183176 | 7/25/2008 |
| collectivemedia.com | WIPO | domain first | 7/31/2008 |
| hero.com | WIPO | D2008-0779 | 8/13/2008 |
| porta-jon.com | WIPO | D2008-1043 | 8/22/2008 |
| onemodels.com | WIPO | D2008-1173 | 10/24/2008 |
| my-life.com | WIPO | D2008-1313 | 10/27/2008 |
| pokerhost.net | WIPO | D2008-1518 | 12/1/2008 |
| made-from-india.com/indiamart.com | NAF | TM - not valid; legitimate rights - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence | 2/18/2009 |
| mathieson.com | WIPO | D2009-0087 | 3/23/2009 |
| versacapital.com | NAF | FA0903001250988 | 4/14/2009 |
| mirabella.com | WIPO | D2009-0673 | 7/29/2009 |
| 長江.com (YangtzeRiver).com | WIPO | D2009-0540 | 7/29/2009 |
| urbanlogic.com | WIPO | D2009-0862 | 8/17/2009 |
| hotcam.com | NAF | FA0907001273417 | 8/24/2009 |
| lincs.com | NAF | FA0907001273907 | 9/3/2009 |
| rain.com | NAF | FA0908001279419 | 9/29/2009 |
| bwired.com | WIPO | domain first | 10/16/2009 |
| bsa.com | NAF | TM - not valid; domain first; bad faith - no evidence | 11/19/2009 |
| ardyssbodymagicshop.com | NAF | misrepresentation | 1/14/2010 |
| realtyalliance.com | NAF | FA0912001296997 | 2/12/2010 |
| adventurerv.com | NAF | bad faith - no evidence | 5/3/2010 |
| Domain | Venue | Case Number/Reason | Decision Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| kokeshi.com | WIPO | D2010-0606 | 6/10/2010 |
| genomatix.com | WIPO | bad faith - no evidence | 7/8/2010 |
| tinyprint.com | NAF | domain first | 10/8/2010 |
| virtualexpo.com | WIPO | domain first | 10/8/2010 |
| energyfix.com | NAF | domain first; legitimate interest - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence; delay | 10/22/2010 |
| xpand.com | WIPO | D2010-1519 | 11/16/2010 |
| webpass.com | WIPO | D2010-1796 | 12/2/2010 |
| 3dcafe.com | NAF | TM - not valid | 12/20/2010 |
| cinemacity.com | WIPO | domain first | 2/2/2011 |
| pokersrategy.com and others | WIPO | D2011-0005 | 3/8/2011 |
| shoeby.com | WIPO | misrepresentation; legitimate rights - complainant knew | 3/20/2011 |
| streetwave.com | CAC | 100220 | 4/8/2011 |
| viking.org | NAF | FA1104001383534 | 5/31/2011 |
| futuris.com | WIPO | D2011-0596 | 6/20/2011 |
| unive.com | WIPO | D2011-0636 | 6/30/2011 |
| iuno.com | WIPO | bad faith - no evidence; domain first | 7/4/2011 |
| shoppingdopovo.com | WIPO | D2011-0734 | 7/18/2011 |
| maisonduemonde.com | WIPO | D2011-0956 | 7/28/2011 |
| fedtax.com | NAF | legitimate interest - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence; delay | 9/29/2011 |
| w59.com | NAF | FA1110001413550 | 11/30/2011 |
| ecase.com | NAF | domain first; legitimate rights - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence | 12/1/2011 |
| planate.com | WIPO | D2011-1535 | 12/6/2011 |
| hooman.com | NAF | legitimate rights - complainant knew; domain first | 4/16/2012 |
| dextra.com | WIPO | plan "B"; misrepresentation; bad faith - no evidence | 4/19/2012 |
| edgepos.com | WIPO | domain first; bad faith - no evidence | 4/21/2012 |
| elk.com | WIPO | domain first; legitimate interest - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence; plan "B" | 5/14/2012 |
| saveme.com | WIPO | D2012-0498 | 5/31/2012 |
| etatil.com | WIPO | domain first; legitimate interest - complainant knew | 6/23/2012 |
| mamamayi.com | NAF | FA1205001445335 | 7/2/2012 |
| sha.com | WIPO | D2012-0997 | 7/19/2012 |
| mindo.com | WIPO | D2012-1273 | 7/26/2012 |
| wallstreet.com | WIPO | D2012-1193 | 9/12/2012 |
| womantowomanhealthcenter.com | WIPO | D2012-1555 | 9/22/2012 |
| metatrader.com | WIPO | D2012-1475 | 10/5/2012 |
| takeout.com | WIPO | D2012-1668 | 10/18/2012 |
| gtms.com | NAF | FA1210001465897 | 11/19/2012 |
| petexpress.com | NAF | FA1211001470056 | 1/2/2013 |
| coldfront.com | NAF | domain first | 1/17/2013 |
| eyemagine.com | WIPO | domain first; legitimate interest - complainant knew; plan "B" | 2/14/2013 |
| swash.com | WIPO | D2012-2179 | 2/22/2013 |
| joopa.com | NAF | FA1302001483682 | 3/27/2013 |
| opulence.com | NAF | domain first | 4/2/2013 |
| avayo.net | NAF | legitimate rights - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence; UDRP history | 4/19/2013 |
| hivinnocencegroupproject.com and other | NAF | legitimate rights - complainant knew; misrepresentation | 5/6/2013 |
| ronpaul.org | WIPO | harassment | 5/11/2013 |
| ishades.com | WIPO | domain first; bad faith - no evidence; misrepresentation | 5/14/2013 |
| digilove.com | WIPO | domain first; legitimate rights - complainant knew; bad faith - no evidence; Plan "B"; misrepresentation | 6/4/2013 |
| klipz.com | NAF | domain first; bad faith - no evidence | 7/17/2013 |
The ‘Reasons’ column is an attempt to identify and categorize the various circumstances cited by panels in support of a finding of RDNH.
Explanation of Reasons:
Bad Faith – No Evidence – the complaint provides no evidence of the respondent’s bad faith
Deception – deceptive behavior in complainant’s prior dealings with respondent
Delay - a long delay in bringing the complaint raises questions about whether complainant believes it has rights to the domain
Domain First – the registration of the domain predates trademark rights of the Complainant
Harassment - the primary motive of complainant appears to be to harass the respondent
Legitimate Interest – Complainant Knew – Complainant should have been aware that the respondent had a legitimate interest in the disputed domain
Misrepresentation – a misrepresentation to the panel, usually the omission of material information in violation of Complainant’s representation that the complaint is complete and accurate.
Plan “B” – the complainant is using the UDRP as an alternative acquisition strategy after commercial negotiations failed
Prior Court Case - Complaint brought to further burden respondent despite the matter already being the subject of a court case
TM – not valid – complainant did not have enforceable trademark rights
UDRP history – complainant has a history of filing unsuccessful UDRP complaints
Source: RDNH.COM
KetMo.com (@gtldnamesellers)
Posted to my linked account. RDNH is a real and growing issue plaguing all domain investors that must be addressed. Thanks for your efforts.
Jeff
The very reason why I joined ICA!
Thanks Nat for info. Rick being a leader! Berkens too.
Joao
Domains need its own law. Until then…well, that’s all we have.
Markus Jalmerot
What annoys me the most are the 2 and 3 letter reverse domain hi-jackings. It’s just ridiculous that WIPO allows stealing of such valuable assets.
Danny Pryor
ANYONE who owns a domain name and participates in any way in this industry should be sharing this list on as many social platforms as possible.
Rick Schwartz
Danny,
Wish others understood the power we have. But it is too much for 99% of the folks reading this blog and throughout the industry to do anything proactive. Including sharing, tweeting and liking. I can’t do this alone. I need a LOT of help. And the help is not for me. It is for them!
15 tweets and 5 Likes in 24 hours is SHAMEFUL! Should be 115 and MORE!!
What message does that send??
:-(
Ev Yves
Thank you Rick for standing up for all of us who cannot or dare not. Posted on my site and tweeted, linked etc…..
Collaboration and Circulation are the Keys to Success not Branding - The Rick Schwartz Domain Name and Traffic Blog RicksBlog.com | Home of the "Domain King"
[…] Post:Reverse Domain Name Hijackings 2000-2013. All 143 Cases Sorted by Year. Next […]
steven chang
shared to linkedin and liked in facebook – I’ve been a victim of “Domain First” reason but didn’t want to fight it.
Cyborg
Thank you for this important info.
If someone tries to RDNH anything of mine, I will burn their business to the ground…figuratively speaking of course…. ;)
Hidden Review
Let’s go Rick Schwartz to create the domain industry organization. that all owners of domain names in the world could join the organization.
a lot of domain owners who do not resist, as an example said by steven chang
Hidden Review
Come on, Rick Schwartz and all domainers, let’s fight back, let’s create an organization where domainers have chance to fight back through an organization , instead of fighting back individually . The strength of an organization is needed here . I will be the 1st member if there is organization available.
Come on fight… fight…. fight…. fight….. fight………….
Collaboration and Circulation are the Keys to Success not Branding ‹ Domain Hunter
[…] practice and at the same time reduce the entire number of WIPO and NAF challenges. How? Just go to this post and tweet, like or share. That is all I ask my readers to do. Each of you. I give you some great […]
daniel
How about a press release.
John Berryhill
Daniel, we can rest assured that if 2013 turns out to be a record year for RDNH, then WIPO will issue a press release to that effect in early 2014.
500 Year Old CyberSquatters Discovered in Oldest Florida City, St. Augustine - The Rick Schwartz Domain Name and Traffic Blog RicksBlog.com | Home of the "Domain King"
[…] Pathetic argument huh? But these same TERMITES out there use that argument against bona-fide domain investors like you and me that foresaw what others did for HUNDREDS of years and THEY did not see it. Now they are angry and they are cheap and some are thugs and some have even been labeled as THIEVES by the governing body as they have been found GUILTY of REVERSE DOMAIN NAME HIJACKING!! […]
500 Year Old CyberSquatters Discovered in Oldest Florida City, St. Augustine - The Rick Schwartz Domain Name and Traffic Blog RicksBlog.com | Home of the "Domain King"
[…] Pathetic argument huh? But these same TERMITES out there use that argument against bona-fide domain investors like you and me that foresaw what others did for HUNDREDS of years and THEY did not see it. Now they are angry and they are cheap and some are thugs and some have even been labeled as THIEVES by the governing body as they have been found GUILTY of REVERSE DOMAIN NAME HIJACKING!! […]
500 Year Old CyberSquatters Discovered in Oldest Florida City, St. Augustine ‹ Domain Hunter
[…] Pathetic argument huh? But these same TERMITES out there use that argument against bona-fide domain investors like you and me that foresaw what others did for HUNDREDS of years and THEY did not see it. Now they are angry and they are cheap and some are thugs and some have even been labeled as THIEVES by the governing body as they have been found GUILTY of REVERSE DOMAIN NAME HIJACKING!! […]