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==Controversy==

==Controversy==

In 2009, celebrity chef '''Wolfgang Puck''' announced its plans to apply for the .food TLD in partnership with [[Minds + Machines]] during the ICANN meeting in Sydney, Australia. Puck's primary responsibility in the partnership is to encourage the entities within the food industry to use the .food TLD. <ref>[http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/06/23/wolfgang-puck-wants-to-own-food/ Wolfgang Puck Wants to Serve .food [Corrected]]</ref> The partnership's application for the string did not materialize and ended in a lawsuit.  Minds + Machines together with its parent company [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.]] and its investor '''Frederick R Krueger''' filed a lawsuit against Puck and his wife Gelila Puck as a result of a failed business deal in connection with the .food TLD. The consulting firm alleged that Gelila interjected herself in the relationship between Minds+Machines and Wolfgang Puck and interfered in the existing business relationships with Minds + Machines.  The company also alleged that the Pucks sent a demand letter citing that they own 50% of the .food and 50% of all the business that will be developed as a result of their introductions. In addition, the couple also allegedly stated that they have the right to co-invest in any TLDs. Minds + Machines refused the couples demands. Gelila became "forceful, abusive, and erratic" to the extent of calling Minds + Machines employees and telling them to resign. Wolfgang also stopped promoting the .food TLD. Minds + Machines asked the court to order the Pucks to pay $5 million for business damages. On the other hand, the Pucks argued that the company breached their contract and requested for an immediate negotiation. <ref>[http://www.eatmedaily.com/documents/puck1.pdf Minds + Machines vs. Wolfgang & Gelila Puck]</ref>

In June 2009, celebrity chef '''Wolfgang Puck''' announced its plans to apply for the .food TLD in partnership with [[Minds + Machines]] during the ICANN meeting in Sydney, Australia. Puck's primary responsibility in the partnership is to encourage the entities within the food industry to use the .food TLD. <ref>[http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/06/23/wolfgang-puck-wants-to-own-food/ Wolfgang Puck Wants to Serve .food [Corrected]]</ref> The partnership's application for the string did not materialize and ended in a lawsuit.  Minds + Machines together with its parent company [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.]] and its investor '''Frederick R Krueger''' filed a lawsuit against Puck and his wife Gelila Puck as a result of a failed business deal in connection with the .food TLD. The consulting firm alleged that Gelila interjected herself in the relationship between Minds+Machines and Wolfgang Puck and interfered in the existing business relationships with Minds + Machines.  The company also alleged that the Pucks sent a demand letter citing that they own 50% of the .food and 50% of all the business that will be developed as a result of their introductions. In addition, the couple also allegedly stated that they have the right to co-invest in any TLDs. Minds + Machines refused the couples demands. Gelila became "forceful, abusive, and erratic" to the extent of calling Minds + Machines employees and telling them to resign. Wolfgang also stopped promoting the .food TLD. Minds + Machines asked the court to order the Pucks to pay $5 million for business damages. On the other hand, the Pucks argued that the company breached their contract and requested for an immediate negotiation. <ref>[http://www.eatmedaily.com/documents/puck1.pdf Minds + Machines vs. Wolfgang & Gelila Puck]</ref>

 

On October 28, 2009, the court dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice and without cost to any party and cited that both parties settled their differences. <ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/wp-content/puck-machines.pdf STIPULATION AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF ALL CLAIMS]</ref>

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