To Coin a Phrase: Ikhizamahzon

Case: D2002-1168

Domain(s): zamazon.com

Complainant: Amazon.com, Inc.

Respondent: Oluseyi Ikhizamah

The Defense:

Respondent denies knowing of the website "amazon.com" and its business. He concedes to only being aware of the geographic location "the amazon," but not of the Complainant. Further, Respondent asserts that he "coined" the name zamazon based on his last name Ikhizamah, pointing out that both his name and "zamazon" have in common the phrase "zama." Finally Respondent asserts that the website "zamazon.com" is a referral program and not a site where the general public has direct access to shop for goods and services.