That’s My Name, Too: Hugs and Kisses for Ramy

Case: D2001-1026

Domain(s): remyxo.com, remyxo.net, remyxo.org

Complainant: E. Remy Martin & Cie

Respondent: Ramy Fahel

The Defense:

He contends that although his first name is Ramy, he is commonly known by the nickname Remyxo, 'remy' being the common pronunciation of its first name, and 'XO' standing for hugs and kisses.

He contends that his interest is to post photos of his life on a website related to a domain name under which he is commonly known by his friends and family.