Trump Loses Domain Name Dispute

A recent WIPO Complaint against “estore” a Brooklyn, New York company was brought up by Real Estate Tycoon, Donald Trump. The domain in question was TrumpFurniture.com and The Donald really wanted to get that name into his own hands. In a rare case of Donald not getting his way, the WIPO panelist, Douglas M. Isenberg ruled:

“The nature of the “other word” is particularly important where the trademark is not exclusive to the complainant. In this case, the Panel observes that the TRUMP trademark is also an English word with multiple meanings (including, for example, to “produce a sound as if from a trumpet”; “playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps”; “outdo”; “proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare”) and also a part of trademarks owned by parties other than Complainant. In light of the above, the Panel is not persuaded on the record before it that the Disputed Domain Name is confusingly similar to a trademark in which the Complainant has rights.”

It looks like one of my favorite businessmen doesn’t always get his way!

Originally posted on Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
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