Re: [ifwp] NSI Domain Name Dispute Stats

[Martin B. Schwimmer]

My opinion is that a domain name "mycarisaporsche" or
>"my-car-is-a-porsche" dot whatever is a perfectly legitimate use of the
word that
>does not infringe porsche's trademark.

The question would be whether the use of mycarisaporsche creates a
likelihood of confusion or some false connection or endorsement.  This will
be a question of law and fact.  Currently valid registrations or approved
publications include MY WEEKLY READER, MY PETER RABBIT BOOK SHELF, MY FIRST
SONY, MY EXCEL, MINUTE MAID MY OWN JUICE, WNYC IT's MY STATION, MY SIZE
BARBIE, MY YAHOO and MY FIRST MARVEL, suggesting that people encounter a
MY-formulation as a trademark, and that a MY-formulation will not be per se
non-infringing.

But you would have to look at how people interpret the use.