WebsiteNameSucks.tld? What's the status?

Can these be shut down for trademark infringement?

[whoisgregg]

So what happens these days when people register a WebsiteNameSucks.tld variation on an existing trademarked site?

Does it matter how it's used? For example, if it's a legitimate gripe site does that afford them protection? What if it just redirects to a different commercial site?

I've found varied decisions by WIPO and don't know how to interpret the current state of things. Thanks!

[nativenewyorker]

The most well known cases involving "[insert name]sucks.tld" are associated with Dan Parisi. You should be able to find lots of revelant information if you look up the cases.

[whoisgregg]

Thanks for the tip. I did find good information there, but still nothing in the last couple years. Is it safe to assume that nothing has changed in this area?

[republicjc]

I will do some research on Dan Parisi but
does anyone know if it is the same with domain such as
WebsitenameReviews.tld
if you want to set up a site reviewing a product of a company
lets just say.. BurgerKingReviews.com and want to set up a site to
review the products, is this a legitimate use of the domain
or can it be taken away as part of the domain is a trademark?

[nativenewyorker]

Those are probably questions that you should ask your attorney. Members of WebmasterWorld, myself included, do not offer any legal advice.

[republicjc]

Thanks,
I wasn't looking for legal advise but figured if somone knew of any other cases/examples I could research that they knew of then it would lead me in the right direction. I did some other research and found a great example of case law which someone had to go through with a domain. It is Taubmansucks.com. If anyone wants to research it even the ACLU got involved to help this domain owner.

[Skinny]

There are many sites that do operate with Namesucks.tld.

But they can be hit with C&D letters for infringing on trademarks. It's a risk, but at the same time it could be argued that under free speech these sites should exist.

It's a fine line . . . and I'm no laywer ;)

[Webwork]

Please do not post specific examples of 'sucks domains'. Thank you.