Uber Secures Domain Rights in Trademark Dispute Over 'Flewber'
Dec/03/2024
Uber Technologies, Inc., a global leader in mobility services, successfully resolved a trademark dispute with Flewber Inc., a private aviation service, over seven domain names including <flewber.com> and <flewberjets.com>. The decision by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center found Flewber’s use of the domains to be deliberately designed to exploit Uber’s established brand equity, creating confusion with Uber’s trademarks like 'Uber Air'. Flewber, which offers private jet services, had previously likened its business model to Uber’s ride-sharing platform. The panel ruled in favor of Uber, citing bad faith in Flewber’s registration and usage of the domains. This decision marks a significant reinforcement of Uber’s intellectual property rights as the company continues to innovate in ground and aerial transportation. Following table shows list of the disputed domains.
