Spike Lee Wins Spikelee.com

[Anthony Ng]

Director Spike Lee has won his domain name case against a Philippines-based operator who misused the domain name, spikelee.com, to redirect surfers to a pornographic Web site, arbitrators ruled Friday:

http://news.com.com/2100-1026-5327438.html

 

[nicpal]

Director Spike Lee has won his domain name case against a Philippines-based operator who misused the domain name, spikelee.com, to redirect surfers to a pornographic Web site, arbitrators ruled Friday:

http://news.com.com/2100-1026-5327438.html

That's not really a win. If someone is going to be that stupid as to misuse celebrity in such a blatant manner it's kind of a slam dunk. He should seek damages as well.

 

[Anthony Ng]

I'm not 100% sure that it's THAT clear-cut, as Spike actually SETTLED (out of court) with Spike TV. My take is that it depends on your POWER (a.k.a. resources).

 

[Talal]

Btw, Mercedita Kyamko the old owner of the domain still have a chance of keeping the domain name.

"The domain name is automatically transferred within 10 days unless the loser launches a court case challenging the decision."

 

[GT Web]

right, the loser can appeal the decision, but I highly doubt it will be overturned

 

[Anthony Ng]

When it comes to the legal battle ground (court, instead of WIPO arbitration), the rules of the game is *a bit* different. Again, your resources matter much. But since we have Spike Lee (the more "powerful" party) as the winner in this case, I too don't see much chance of an overturn.