Eminem Wins Cybersquatting Case Using New WTO Procedure - GoFuckYourself.com

KRL · 04-22-2004, 09:51 AM

Amazing how some site owners think they can blatantly just go and use someone else's name to make money and not compensate them or get permission first.

GENEVA - Eminem won a cybersquatting case against a British firm found to be misusing the rap star's trademark on an Internet site selling mobile phone ring tones and picture messages, a United Nations agency said Thursday.

The ruling was announced by the U.N.'s World Intellectual Property Organization. The organization had named an arbitrator to examine his complaint against Tim Mcintosh and Visitair Ltd., which registered the domain name eminemmobile.com a year ago.

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, objected to his trademark name and hit songs including "Real Slim Shady" and "Stan" appearing on the site, which carries a disclaimer that it is unofficial and in no way connected with the five-time Grammy award winner, according to the ruling.

But Canadian arbitrator Nelson Landry found the domain name had been registered in bad faith and that Mcintosh and Visitair had no legitimate rights or interest. The domain name is automatically transferred to Eminem within 10 days unless the loser launches a court case challenging the decision.

The Detroit native is the first rap star to use WIPO's fast-track low-cost procedure, joining other singers including Madonna, Celine Dion and Robbie Williams who have won decisions.

Eminem sued Apple Computer Inc., in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed in Detroit in February, claiming that it used one of his hit songs, "Lose Yourself," in a TV advertisement without permission.

Fletch XXX · 04-22-2004, 09:53 AM

and people here have unlicensed music in banners, have seen people use Snoopy, SOuth Park etc in banners. While only toons, still ?

people look the other way for some, and chase down others.

KMR Stitch · 04-22-2004, 09:53 AM

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Fletch XXX · 04-22-2004, 09:55 AM

what about the folks using both Bill Gates, name and pic in banners on this board?

hehehe

as a designer, i have turned down a bunch of work like this because its not legal, yet I know people do it all day.

sucks to see legitimate companies involved in such crap.

desperation? nah cant be.

Jakke PNG · 04-22-2004, 09:55 AM

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Originally posted by KRL
Eminem sued Apple Computer Inc., in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed in Detroit in February, claiming that it used one of his hit songs, "Lose Yourself," in a TV advertisement without permission.

Lol, wtf?! How can this even happen?

Rick Latona · 04-22-2004, 09:55 AM

Good for him.

KRL · 04-22-2004, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX
what about the folks using both Bill Gates, name and pic in banners on this board?

hehehe

as a designer, i have turned down a bunch of work like this because its not legal, yet I know people do it all day.

sucks to see legitimate companies involved in such crap.

desperation? nah cant be.

I've seen those on GFY's top banner spot and was thinking the same thing.

KRL · 04-22-2004, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by TeenGodFather
Lol, wtf?! How can this even happen?

Big companies steal stuff all the time too. Not just the little guys. Probably someone at Apple figured they'll assume we licensed his song cause we're Apple.

Eminem seems to be one of those artists that really keeps an ultra tight grip on his intellectual property rights.

Jimbo · 04-22-2004, 10:02 AM

a GFY banner and an Apple TV commercial is 2 different things guys. The chances Eminem sees the GFY banners are small but the chances he sees an apple commercial are much higher.

its all about that, people take chances on GFY, but they're infriguing the law. its just not as noticable as a tv commercial thats all.

04-22-2004, 09:51 AM	#1
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Eminem Wins Cybersquatting Case Using New WTO Procedure Amazing how some site owners think they can blatantly just go and use someone else's name to make money and not compensate them or get permission first. GENEVA - Eminem won a cybersquatting case against a British firm found to be misusing the rap star's trademark on an Internet site selling mobile phone ring tones and picture messages, a United Nations agency said Thursday. The ruling was announced by the U.N.'s World Intellectual Property Organization. The organization had named an arbitrator to examine his complaint against Tim Mcintosh and Visitair Ltd., which registered the domain name eminemmobile.com a year ago. Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, objected to his trademark name and hit songs including "Real Slim Shady" and "Stan" appearing on the site, which carries a disclaimer that it is unofficial and in no way connected with the five-time Grammy award winner, according to the ruling. But Canadian arbitrator Nelson Landry found the domain name had been registered in bad faith and that Mcintosh and Visitair had no legitimate rights or interest. The domain name is automatically transferred to Eminem within 10 days unless the loser launches a court case challenging the decision. The Detroit native is the first rap star to use WIPO's fast-track low-cost procedure, joining other singers including Madonna, Celine Dion and Robbie Williams who have won decisions. Eminem sued Apple Computer Inc., in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed in Detroit in February, claiming that it used one of his hit songs, "Lose Yourself," in a TV advertisement without permission. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	and people here have unlicensed music in banners, have seen people use Snoopy, SOuth Park etc in banners. While only toons, still ? people look the other way for some, and chase down others. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me Last edited by Fletch XXX; 04-22-2004 at 09:57 AM..

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	what about the folks using both Bill Gates, name and pic in banners on this board? hehehe as a designer, i have turned down a bunch of work like this because its not legal, yet I know people do it all day. sucks to see legitimate companies involved in such crap. desperation? nah cant be. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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