The former US network StarMedia and its successor, Cyclelogic, Inc., must remove websites featuring the domain names CopaMundial.com and CopaDoMundo.com.
And the domain names, including their corresponding trademark registrations and applications in 20 countries, were ordered to be transferred to FIFA.
StarMedia’s use of the domain names involving the unauthorised use of FIFA’s protected World Cup marks was ended after judgment issued by the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
JC)rC4me Valcke, director of FIFA Marketing & TV, welcomed the judgment issued in favour of world football’s governing body: “This is a major victory for FIFA in its battle against the unauthorised use of FIFA’s World Cup marks on the worldwide web. We were confident that the court would vindicate FIFA’s rights.
“We will continue to aggressively protect FIFA’s and the FIFA partners’ rights against the unfair commercial exploitation of FIFA’s marks and any similar ambush marketing activities in the future. This case provides a strong legal precedent for FIFA’s future enforcement efforts.”
