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Domain Name Non-Confusion

From I/P Updates: An arbitrator has ruled that the website address www.homedepotsucks.com "is not identical to Complainant’s marks and is not likely to be confused with Complainant’s marks."

Complaining has long been a favorite pastime of humanity and the Internet has not changed that. Respondent is actually using Complainant’s trademark correctly because Respondent is referring to Complainant and its business.
Home Depot appears to be unfamiliar with the old adage that all publicity is good publicity as long as they spell your name right. Personally, knowing that HD is under attack by a bunch of rent-seeking anti-globalist know-nothings makes me want to run right out and buy something from them (stopping at a Wal-Mart on the way).

posted by James DeLong @ 8:41 AM | Internet: P2P, Search Engines...

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