Tesla Inc., the renowned electric vehicle manufacturer, has lost another UDRP complaint, this time involving the domain teslaunch.net. The domain, operated by a Chinese seller offering accessories and information related to Tesla vehicles, was deemed to be legitimately used. The panel concluded that the dispute involves trademark issues that go beyond the scope of the UDRP process.
Despite the domain’s resemblance to the Tesla brand and its use of images and references to Tesla products, the company failed to prove that the respondent acted unlawfully. Key factors included the respondent’s clear disclaimer of any affiliation with Tesla, its exclusive focus on third-party accessories, and its lack of influence on the Tesla-related domain market.
This decision follows a similar defeat in June 2024 over the domain teslashop.com. Both cases highlight the importance of understanding UDRP limitations and the challenges of resolving complex trademark disputes through this mechanism.
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