Cybersquatting
Manwin Cybersquatting Suit Shifts to Cyberattack Threats
Manwin has been given the green light to subpoena four more ISPs to assist in learning the identities of those responsible for an escalating harassment campaign against the company and its management.
Manwin Suit Over Cybersquatting, Defamation Expands
Manwin has expanded claims against a Georgia man who is said to have created a "massive, ongoing harassment campaign" against the adult entertainment conglomerate. An amended complaint also adds a new defendant.
Manwin Sues Georgia Man for Cybersquatting, Defamation
Manwin has filed a cybersquatting and defamation suit against a Georgia man who is said to have created "massive, ongoing harassment campaign" against the adult entertainment giant, while making "exorbitant monetary demands" for a number of similar domains.
29 'Red Tube' Sites Targeted in Cybersquatting Suit
Bright Imperial Ltd., which owns RedTube.com, has filed a federal lawsuit against the operators of the websites Red-Tube.com and RedTube.net, as well as 27 of their other similar "red tube" sites.
Flower Tucci Hits Reality Kings, Others With Cybersquatting Suit
Reality Kings and other defendants have been hit by a trademark infringement and cybersquatting lawsuit by adult performer Flower Tucci.
Verizon Awarded Record Payment in Cybersquatting Case
Verizon was awarded a record sum of $33.15 million Dec. 24 in a cybersquatting case against OnlineNIC, a San Francisco-based domain registration company.
Model Accuses TheEroticReview Owner of Cybersquatting
The owner of TheEroticReview.com has been hit with a cybersquatting suit that makes further claims of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
No Cybersquatting on .XXX, ICM Registry Says
Despite speculation in the media and on webmaster boards that the .XXX sponsored top-level domain could invite a wave of cybersquatting, Jason Hendeles, vice president of ICM Registry, told XBiz that his company has multiple measures in place to prevent such underhanded tactics.
WebEx Files Cybersquatting Suit
WebEx Communications Inc. is suing rival Citrix Systems Inc., alleging that Citrix unlawfully purchased domain names containing WebEx trademarks to steal potential WebEx customers. The complaint accuses Citrix of trademark infringement, cybersquatting and unfair competition.
New ICANN Policy May Make Cybersquatting Easier
New policies set to be instituted by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers on Friday may make domain name theft significantly easier. Under the new policy, every domain transfer request will be automatically approved within five days unless the current owner denies the request.
Spike Lee Wins Cybersquatting Case
Arbitrators have handed acclaimed movie director Spike Lee a victory in his battle against Mercedita Kyamko, a cybersquatter based in the Philippines, who was using Lee's name in a domain that redirects unsuspecting surfers to an adult web site.