Travelocity Goes After Typo Domains – Wins Arbitration

January 12, No Comments

Travelocity.com took DNRecover to the National Arbitration Forum over the typo-domain traveolcity.com stating that it was:

1. Confusingly similar
2. They did not have any rights or legitimate interests
3. They registered the domain name in bad faith

DNRecover didn’t respond, so after taking into consideration the Travelocity mark filed with the USPTO (Reg. No. 2,254,700 issued June 22, 1999) it was “game over”.

Just be crystal clear – I’m not a fan of typos. There is a line to be drawn when it comes to misleading and deceptive conduct and typos are on the other side.

If you are just starting out in Domaining, don’t register them – its just not worth it! Instead, build a sustainable portfolio with quality names you can park or build out.