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26-Apr-2007
Googles.eu Domain Case
A man in Spain registered the domain googles.eu, for a website with a search feature, including the disclaimer: This website does not have affiliation or relation with Google Inc. all the results are property of Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain Vew CA 94043, the USA)
In a turn of events Google lost the ADR case. A .eu name is only available to companies in Europe or individuals. The complainant in case 4113 was Google Ireland however the holder of the Community trade mark is Google Inc (the complainant said it represented the US company). The complainant did not bring evidence it was entitled to this name (such as a license), therefore the panelist ruled failure to demonstrate its right on this name.

