Apple to gain ownership of iphone5.com domain
The World Intellectual Property Organization has sided with Apple in a dispute over the iphone5.com domain name, and ownership is expected to be transferred to Apple.
The WIPO website recently updated its status on the case as "Terminated," and the domain owner is expected to be required to relinquish ownership of iphone5.com to Apple according to The Next Web. The site is currently owned by Corporation Service Company, a protection agency that owns the domain name in the interim.
Currently, attempts to visit the iphone5.com website are non-responsive. Previously, the website featured a small, relatively inactive forum.
The WIPO's decision to side with Apple came quickly, as Apple applied for ownership of the domain only a few weeks ago. Apple's pursuit of the iphone5.com domain was seen by some as evidence that Apple could name its next-generation iPhone the "iPhone 5," a name that is commonly used in public to refer to the rumored device.
However, Apple's interest in the domain could also simply be an effort to avoid confusion among consumers who might think the domain is owned or affiliated with the company. Late last year, Apple also turned to WIPO to take control of iphone4s.com, and also take down a handful of other iPhone-related domains that featured hardcore pornography.
Last July, WIPO also granted Apple ownership of the domain name ipods.com. In that case, it was found that the original owner of the domain had "no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name," and that it was "being used in bad faith by the respondent."
The WIPO website recently updated its status on the case as "Terminated," and the domain owner is expected to be required to relinquish ownership of iphone5.com to Apple according to The Next Web. The site is currently owned by Corporation Service Company, a protection agency that owns the domain name in the interim.
Currently, attempts to visit the iphone5.com website are non-responsive. Previously, the website featured a small, relatively inactive forum.
The WIPO's decision to side with Apple came quickly, as Apple applied for ownership of the domain only a few weeks ago. Apple's pursuit of the iphone5.com domain was seen by some as evidence that Apple could name its next-generation iPhone the "iPhone 5," a name that is commonly used in public to refer to the rumored device.
However, Apple's interest in the domain could also simply be an effort to avoid confusion among consumers who might think the domain is owned or affiliated with the company. Late last year, Apple also turned to WIPO to take control of iphone4s.com, and also take down a handful of other iPhone-related domains that featured hardcore pornography.
Last July, WIPO also granted Apple ownership of the domain name ipods.com. In that case, it was found that the original owner of the domain had "no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name," and that it was "being used in bad faith by the respondent."
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Crap, I may have to reconsider what I was going to do with my registered domain, iphone6.com....
It was using an Apple trademark so of course they were going to shut it down. That it was being used in a way that could make folks think it was about the next iPhone since a lot of folks think that the 6th gen iPhone will be still be called iPhone 5 just add to why they would want it down asap. Even if in fact they are going to call it iPhone (6th Gen) or iPhone (2012)
Just in time for the iPhone 5 release this fall......
I know it is the 6th generation of the iPhone but I still think it will be called the iPhone 5
Regardless of what they call it his logic is sound. If they call it iPhone 5 — which I don't think they will — their reasoning would be inline with the simple answers adults give to children when they ask simple questions that technically have very complex answers.
Yes - quite regularly. mammals.org comes to mind. Or iKids.com. Or iSchool.com. Applepico.com. Or some which contain a trademark but clearly Apple doesn't intend to use (iphoneporn4s.com, iphonesex4s.com, iphonexxxforce.com, iphone4s.com and porn4iphones.com.). Stevejobs.xxx. You can find lots more by searching.
Now, it's entirely possible that Apple will be releasing a sexbot in Steve Jobs' image so they wanted to protect the domain name, but I doubt it.
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Originally Posted by geekdad
I know it is the 6th generation of the iPhone but I still think it will be called the iPhone 5
Enjoy ignoring all common sense, then.
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Originally Posted by SolipsismX
Has Apple bought domain names in the past that they don't intend to use as product names?
Well, mammals.org has redirected to Apple.com for many years now. I guess the iBex is about to come out.
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Originally Posted by techguy911
Cue… …iPhone 6.
Fixed.
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
Enjoy all common sense, then.
Well, mammals.org has redirected to Apple.com for many years now. I guess the iBex is about to come out.
Fixed.
There fixed that for you....
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
Enjoy ignoring all common sense, then.
You are gonna look pretty foolish if they refer to it as iPhone 5
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Originally Posted by geekdad
There fixed that for you....
Yes, it certainly makes sense to call Apple's 6th model of iPhone, the one running iOS 6, the "iPhone 5".
You're still wrong, as it doesn't look as though they'll be using numbers at all. Thankfully.
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Originally Posted by monstrosity
You are gonna look pretty foolish if they refer to it as iPhone 5
No, I'll just find a different company to buy a phone from and watch Apple capitulate from the inside. That name would be reflective of all the wrong changes.
After you get it name it "The Titanic" so every time it syncs it will say "The Titanic is syncing" LOL! :-D
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Originally Posted by not1lost
After you get it name it "The Titanic" so every time it syncs it will say "The Titanic is syncing" LOL! :-D
I'll have to leave that to someone who actually bought one, then.
Or name it "Microsoft Stock" so every time it syncs it will say "Microsoft stock is syncing"... ROFL !!!
OH~! Better yet name it "Andriod phones are" so every time it syncs it will say "Android phones are syncing" hahahahahaaaa
In other news....
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
Yes, it certainly makes sense to call Apple's 6th model of iPhone, the one running iOS 6, the "iPhone 5".
You're still wrong, as it doesn't look as though they'll be using numbers at all. Thankfully.
No, I'll just find a different company to buy a phone from and watch Apple capitulate from the inside. That name would be reflective of all the wrong changes.
so Apple followed your logic with all of the iPhone names? So what is the 5th generation iphone called?
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Originally Posted by geekdad
so Apple followed your logic with all of the iPhone names? So what is the 5th generation iphone called?
My logic? It's their logic. And yes, they established patterns early on to which they've kept.
1st gen: iPhone. Highlights generation. Self-explanatory.
2nd gen: iPhone 3G. Highlights telephony.
3rd gen: iPhone 3GS. Highlights speed.
4th gen: iPhone 4. Highlights generation.
5th gen: iPhone 4S. Highlights speed.
So we see they've used three naming conventions and have established a pattern with them. "iPhone 5" falls under none of these naming conventions.
iPhone 5: [ ] Generation, [ ] Telephony, [ ] iOS version, [ ] chip name
iPhone 6: [?] Generation, [ ] Telephony, [?] iOS version, [?*] chip name
iPhone 4G: [ ] Generation, [?] Telephony, [ ] iOS version, [ ] chip name
So that's 2.5ish points for iPhone six, one point for iPhone 4G, and zero points for iPhone 5. I bring up the third one only because it did remain valid. While G is lower than S, it fits their old pattern and could have been valid. There's also the "milking the '4' name" to consider.
Never thought I'd have to type that again…
But again, all of this is moot. As of the 3rd iPad launch, we're virtually guaranteed to be dropping the numbers from iPhone names entirely.
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
My logic? It's their logic. And yes, they established patterns early on to which they've kept.
1st gen: iPhone. Highlights generation. Self-explanatory.
2nd gen: iPhone 3G. Highlights telephony.
3rd gen: iPhone 3GS. Highlights speed.
4th gen: iPhone 4. Highlights generation.
5th gen: iPhone 4S. Highlights speed.
So we see they've used three naming conventions and have established a pattern with them. "iPhone 5" falls under none of these naming conventions.
iPhone 5: [ ] Generation, [ ] Telephony, [ ] iOS version, [ ] chip name
iPhone 6: [?] Generation, [ ] Telephony, [?] iOS version, [?*] chip name
iPhone 4G: [ ] Generation, [?] Telephony, [ ] iOS version, [ ] chip name
So that's 2.5ish points for iPhone six, one point for iPhone 4G, and zero points for iPhone 5. I bring up the third one only because it did remain valid. While G is lower than S, it fits their old pattern and could have been valid. There's also the "milking the '4' name" to consider.
Never thought I'd have to type that again…
But again, all of this is moot. As of the 3rd iPad launch, we're virtually guaranteed to be dropping the numbers from iPhone names entirely.
Very nice TS and very well thought out I might say! I still think you are wrong.....they will either call it the iphone 5 or drop the numbering scheme and go with maybe the iPhone HD
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Originally Posted by geekdad
Very nice TS and very well thought out I might say! I still think you are wrong.....they will either call it the iphone 5 or drop the numbering scheme and go with maybe the iPhone HD
Thank you!
Dropping numbers altogether is my first belief, but I would only imagine "iPhone HD" as a name if the screen ratio went to 16:9. But that presents a whole new set of problems and changes for a phone to have that sort of screen… Stupid October not being now.
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
Yes, it certainly makes sense to call Apple's 6th model of iPhone, the one running iOS 6, the "iPhone 5".
You're still wrong, as it doesn't look as though they'll be using numbers at all. Thankfully.
No, I'll just find a different company to buy a phone from and watch Apple capitulate from the inside. That name would be reflective of all the wrong changes.
Good. It's a near guarantee the next iPhone will be at least 4", be called the iPhone 5, or both, so I'm glad you'll go somewhere else. Even if that's the case I have a feeling you'll continue to torture us with your rants on the topic, going on with lengthy tirades about how Apple is 'capitulating' form the inside, because you don't seem like the type to eat some humble pie and aknowledge you're wrong about.. everything related to Apple. An apology to all those you self-righteously mocked and derided for suggesting that it may be called just that and accusing of having no common sense would also be in order, but again, not something I'd expect from you. Your ridiculous analysis of the 'patterns' of naming schemes and charts are completely irrelevant to what Apple might decide to name the phone, as their primary consideration will be intuitiveness to the average consumer, not those who analyze this crap on messageboards, and regardless of all your charts and justifications, that remains 'iPhone 5'. In any case, we'll see.
The question is, why would you continue to be the moderator for a forum of a fansite dedicated to a company you believe is fundamentally on the wrong course and imploding? Will you leave if one or both of these things come to pass, or continue to post tiresome spiels about how you're being forced to use your 1st generation iPhone, your LG, or whatever the hell it is? Nevermind, we all know the answer to that.