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Yes, but note that "likelihood of confusion with the complainant's mark as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement" is also a component of U.S. trademark law capable of defeating the fair use defense. As I explained, I think that the case for this is weak, but not nonexistent -- though it could easily have been cured without surrendering the domain name or excising the word "Ikea."



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