In determining that the domain name was confusingly similar
to the trademark SONY, the Panel in Sony Kabushiki Kaisha v. Sin, Eonmok
(WIPO Case No. D2000-1007) said:
"The letters "my", to an English language reader, introduce the concept of possessiveness. That which is possessed is the following letters, namely "Sony", which is the Complainant’s trademark. The addition of the letters "my" has the effect of focusing the reader’s attention on the Complainant’s trademark. ...
2002-06-21 - Case Details
Diabetes Home Care and DHC services, WIPO
Case No. D2001-0174; Sony Kabushiki Kaisha v. Kil Inja, WIPO
Case No. D2000-1409; America Online Inc v. Chris Hoffman,
WIPO Case No. ...Thus the Respondent could not ignore
the existence of the Complainant’s trademark at the time of registering
the domain name (see Sony Kabushifi Kaisha also trading
as Sony Corporation v. Sin, Eonmok, WIPO
Case No. D2000-1007).
- The Registrant has not alleged any facts or elements to justify prior rights or legitimate interests in the said domain name...
2005-11-22 - Case Details
D2001-0026 (finding confusing similarity where the disputed domain name contains the identical mark of the complainant combined with a generic word or term); see also, Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409 (finding that “[n]either the addition of an ordinary descriptive word nor the suffix “.com” detract from the overall impression of the dominant part of the name in each case, namely the trademark SONY” and thus Policy, paragraph 4(a)(i) is satisfied). ...
2010-11-19 - Case Details
Neither the addition of purely descriptive terms to a well-known mark nor the addition of a generic Top-Level Domain suffix is typically sufficient to create a distinct domain name capable of overcoming a proper claim of confusing similarity. See Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409 (finding that "[n]either the addition of an ordinary descriptive word […] nor the suffix '.com' detract from the overall impression of the dominant part of the name in each case, namely the trademark SONY" and thus Policy, paragraph 4(a)(i) is satisfied).
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2015-11-03 - Case Details
When a well-known and invented mark is combined with a common noun or adjective, that combination constitutes a domain name which is confusingly similar to an invented and world-famous mark such as GM (see Sony Kabushuki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409, finding confusing similarity because “neither the addition of an ordinary descriptive word (either as prefix of suffix) nor the suffix “.com” detracts from the overall impression of the dominant part of the name in each case, namely the trademark SONY”).
...Such constructive notice suggests that the Respondent acted with opportunistic bad faith in registering the disputed domain name (see e.g. Sony Kabushiki Kaisha v. Sin, Eonmok,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1007 in Annex 23; Nintendo of Am. Inc v. Pokemon,
WIPO Case No. ...
2011-04-08 - Case Details
Based upon the hundreds of trademark registrations for the mark CORVETTE and the variations thereof, as well as the fame, goodwill and notoriety associated with the Complainant, it is impossible to conceive of a circumstance in which the Respondent could legitimately use the disputed domain name without creating a false impression of association with the Complainant. See Sony Kabushiki Kaisha also trading as Sony Corporation v. Sin, Eonmok,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1007.
The Complainant’s predecessor General Motors Corporation adopted and has used the trademark CORVETTE for over 50 years. ...Such constructive notice suggests that the Respondent acted with opportunistic bad faith in registering the disputed domain name. See Sony Kabushiki Kaisha also trading as Sony Corporation v. Sin, Eonmok,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1007. It may therefore be inferred that the Respondent intentionally registered the disputed domain name to trade-off the goodwill and reputation of the Complainant. ...
2013-02-01 - Case Details
It is well-established that the top-level designation used as part of a domain name should be disregarded: (see: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications International AB, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson c/o Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sony corporation, c/o Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB v. ...
2012-05-23 - Case Details
D2000-0493; Rollerblade,
Inc. v. Chris McCrady, WIPO Case No. D2000-0429;
Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil, WIPO
Case No. D2000-1409)).
Panels appointed in accordance with the Policy have found domain names confusingly
similar based upon the addition of a hyphen to a trademark (citing Teleplace,
Inc. v. ...D2000-0493; Rollerblade, Inc. v. Chris McCrady, WIPO
Case No. D2000-0429; Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation)
v. Inja, Kil, WIPO Case No. D2000-1409).
The simple addition of a hyphen to Complainant’s mark in the disputed
domain name does not render said domain name sufficiently different from Complainant’s
trademark, and it certainly does not make it inherently distinctive as opposed
to Complainant’s highly publicized mark. ...
2005-06-01 - Case Details
The addition of the common word “gifts” does not sufficiently distinguish the disputed domain name from the Complainant’s mark for the purposes of Policy paragraph 4(a)(i). See Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409 (Dec. 9, 2000) (finding that “[n]either the addition of an ordinary descriptive word...nor the suffix ‘.com’ detract from the overall impression of the dominant part of the name in each case, namely the trademark SONY” and thus Policy ¶ 4(a)(i) is satisfied); see also Homer TLC Inc. v. ...
2008-04-03 - Case Details
Moreover, this Panel finds, as several WIPO panels adjudicating previous decisions involving well-known marks have already found, that the addition of a descriptive word (here, “buy”) as a prefix to the mark does not obviate the confusing similarity between the Disputed Domain Name and Complainant’s TAMIFLU marks. See, e.g., Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Kil Inja
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409 (December 9, 2000) (addition of ordinary descriptive word as prefix or suffix to a world-famous mark such as SONY does not detract from overall impression of the dominant part of the name, the famous mark); America Online, Inc. v. ...
2007-06-25 - Case Details
D2000-0812 was an exceptional case where the complainant of that case announced a joint venture with other company whose name was partly included in the disputed domain names in that case around the time when the disputed domain names were registered. Sony Kabushiki Kaisha also trading as Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. v. Salvatore Vetro,
WIPO Case No. ...
2009-03-05 - Case Details
Neither the inclusion of the descriptive word “store” nor the addition of the suffix “.net” to the Complainant's mark precludes a finding that the Domain Name is confusingly similar to the TIFFANY Mark. Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409 (domain name confusingly similar because “Neither the addition of an ordinary descriptive word...nor the suffix ‘.com' detract from the overall impression of the dominant part of the [domain] name …, namely the trademark SONY); Societe AIR FRANCE v. ...
2009-06-23 - Case Details
Neither the inclusion of the descriptive word “site” nor the addition of the suffix “.com” to the Complainant's mark precludes a finding that the Domain Name is confusingly similar to this well-known trademark. Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409 (where the domain names were found to be confusingly similar because “[n]either the addition of an ordinary descriptive word nor the suffix ‘.com' detract from the overall impression of the dominant part of the [domain] name, (…) namely the trademark SONY, (…) one of the most famous trademarks in the world.”) and Société AIR FRANCE v. ...
2009-06-19 - Case Details
D2001-0026 (finding confusing similarity where the domain name contains the identical mark of the complainant combined with a generic word or term); see also, Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409 (finding that “[n]either the addition of an ordinary descriptive word (either as prefix or suffix) nor the suffix “.com” detract from the overall impression of the dominant part of the name in each case, namely the trademark SONY” and thus Policy, paragraph 4(a)(i) is satisfied). ...
2011-03-21 - Case Details
The Panel finds that these alterations are insufficient to create a distinction between Complainant's mark and Respondent's disputed domain name pursuant to Policy paragraph 4(a)(i). See Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409 (December 9, 2000) (finding that “[n]either the addition of an ordinary descriptive word . . . nor the suffix ‘.com' detract from the overall impression of the dominant part of the name in each case, namely the trademark SONY” and thus Policy paragraph 4(a)(i) is satisfied); see also MGW Group, Inc. v. ...
2009-08-06 - Case Details
The addition of an ordinary generic phrase such as “digital short” is not sufficient to over come the confusing similarity created by Respondent’s adoption of Complainant’s SNL trademark , nor is the use of a generic top-level domain name such as “.com”. See Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409 (finding that “[n]either the addition of an ordinary descriptive word...nor the suffix “.com” detract from the overall impression of the dominant part of the name in each case, namely the trademark SONY”).
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2008-10-01 - Case Details
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
ADMINISTRATIVE PANEL DECISION
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB v. Terje Leifson
Case No. D2008-1744
1. The Parties
The Complainant is Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, of Sweden, represented by Göhmann Rechtsanwalte Abogados Advokat Steuerberater Partnerschaft, of Germany.
...These were not sought by the Panel under paragraph 12 of the Rules or otherwise, and as they did not add information unavailable at the time of filing of the Complaint, they have not been accepted by the Panel.
4. Factual Background
The Complainant is Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. It is the owner of European trademark No. 000901229 for TRACKID, granted on September 8, 2006 for inters alia apparatus and instruments for telecommunication.
...
2009-01-22 - Case Details
In the context of a famous mark, it is well established that the addition of generic or descriptive terms fail to distinguish the resulting domain name from the mark or dispel the resulting confusion. Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Kil Inja,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409. Panels have long held that the addition of the gTLD suffix is irrelevant in an examination of confusing similarity. ...This establishes a prima facie case and shifts the burden to Respondent to demonstrate rights or legitimate interests in the domain name. Sony Kabushiki Kaisha v. Sony.net,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1074. By not submitting a response, Respondent has failed to invoke some circumstance that might demonstrate, pursuant to paragraph 4(c) of the Policy, that Respondent holds some right or legitimate interest in the disputed domain name. ...
2012-02-22 - Case Details
Similarly, the geographic name “Canada” does not serve to distinguish between the Disputed Domain Name and the Mark. As stated by the panel in Sony Kabushuki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation) v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409, “neither the addition of an ordinary descriptive word nor the suffix “.com” detracts from the overall impression of the dominant part of the name, namely the trademark SONY”. ...
2012-04-30 - Case Details
This combination of words does not serve to distinguish between the Disputed Domain Name and the Mark. As stated by the panel in Sony Kabushuki Kaisha (also trading as Sony Corporation)v. Inja, Kil,
WIPO Case No. D2000-1409, “neither the addition of an ordinary descriptive word nor the suffix“.com” detracts from the overall impression of the dominant part of the name, namely the trademark SONY”. ...
2012-04-18 - Case Details