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The respondents in two recent WIPO cases had hidden behind private whois services when they registered trademark domains. However, the identities of the India-based companies were revealed when the cases were brought before WIPO.
Decision # 1: American Automobile Association won the domain AAAcarolina.com.
Decision #2: Lancôme Parfums et Beaute & Compagnie won the domain Lancome-hk.com.
When Lancôme sent out a cease-and-desist letter, the respondent threatened that if it didn't receive $1,408.50 USD for out-of-pocket expenses, it would stall any transfer of the domain name by filing a lawsuit in the Indian Court. When Lancôme asked for evidence of such out-of-pocket expenses, the respondent refused to provide this.
So Lancome took it to WIPO arbitration and won the domain.
Decision # 1: American Automobile Association won the domain AAAcarolina.com.
Decision #2: Lancôme Parfums et Beaute & Compagnie won the domain Lancome-hk.com.
When Lancôme sent out a cease-and-desist letter, the respondent threatened that if it didn't receive $1,408.50 USD for out-of-pocket expenses, it would stall any transfer of the domain name by filing a lawsuit in the Indian Court. When Lancôme asked for evidence of such out-of-pocket expenses, the respondent refused to provide this.
So Lancome took it to WIPO arbitration and won the domain.