Acronyms: It Sure Does Sound Non-Lucrative

Case: D2000-0478

Domain(s): ikeaworld.com

Complainant: Inter-IKEA Systems B.V.

Respondent: Avi Chekroun

The Defense:

Respondent indicated that the domain name "ikeaworld" was chosen because IKEA consists of the first letters of four associates in a non-lucrative association giving information and advice on network and internet security.