Domain name attorney Doug Isenberg of GigaLaw discusses the dot-cam (.cam) top-level domain (TLD) and its role in cases under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). As Doug explains, an arbitration panelist in 2013 said that "the average Internet user would immediately recognize the distinction between .cam and .com," but cybersquatters appear to be targeting trademark owners using this new gTLD.
Cases cited:
- creditmutuel.cam: [ Ссылка ]
- geico.cam: [ Ссылка ]
- emerson.cam: [ Ссылка ]
GigaLaw website: [ Ссылка ]
Domain Name Disputes: A Masterclass: [ Ссылка ]
About Doug Isenberg: [ Ссылка ]
Video chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - Background of dot-cam
2:13 - "String confusion objection" for dot-cam
4:03 - Dot-cam UDRP decisions
4:59 - Role of the TLD (top-level domain)
5:40 - Bottom line for trademark owners
6:04 - To learn more
Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only, provides only a summary of specific issues, and is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as legal advice regarding any specific situation. This video is not intended to create, and does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Viewers should consult with legal counsel to determine how laws, policies or decisions and other topics discussed in this video apply to the viewers' specific circumstances. This video may be considered attorney advertising under court rules of certain jurisdictions. Copyright © 2021 Douglas M. Isenberg
