In a WIPO(World Intellectual Property Organization) Decision, the domain name <bigbrotherafrica.com> has been asked to be transferred to the Complainant Endemol Netherlands B.V. of Johannesburg, South Africa who were represented by Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys, South Africa.
Endemol International BV (“EI”) is one of the largest independent television and digital production company in the world.
One of the Formats created and developed by EI is the Big Brother Format.
Popular Television series based on the Big Brother Format are produced in Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, UK and the USA
Endemol Nederland B.V. is the registered owner of the trademark Big Brother
Check the Domain Name Dispute Background, Discussion and Findings by WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
