Complainant
The Complainant contends that the Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to its LIVERPOOL FC trademark (the “Mark”), that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the Domain Name, and that the Respondent registered and is using the Domain Name in bad faith within the meaning of paragraph 4(b) of the Policy.
...A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant has uncontested rights in the Mark, both by virtue of its trademark registrations and as a result of the goodwill and reputation acquired through its use of the Mark over very many years. ...
2022-01-04 - Case Details
Complainant
According to the Complainant, the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its META registered
trademark as it captures the entirety of its trademark with the mere adjunction of the term “coin”.
...A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The disputed domain name reproduces the Complainant’s trademark META in its entirety with no alteration,
and combines this trademark with the term “coin”.
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2023-02-10 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant essentially contends that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its trademarks
for MICHELIN, that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain
name, and that the disputed domain name was registered, and is being used in bad faith.
...Based on the evidence and arguments submitted, the Panel’s findings are as follows:
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the Complainant has provided sufficient evidence that it has valid rights in the mark
MICHELIN, based on its use and registration of the same as a trademark.
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2023-03-20 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends that the disputed domain names are confusingly similar to the Trade Mark, the
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Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain names, and the disputed
domain names were registered and are being used in bad faith.
...Substantive Elements of the Policy
The Complainant must prove each of the three elements in paragraph 4(a) of the Policy in order to prevail.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the Complainant has rights in the Trade Mark acquired through use and registration.
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2023-03-17 - Case Details
Complainant
The disputed domain name is identical to the Complainant’s ITECHWORLD trademark or, at the very least,
confusingly similar to it.
The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name. ...The burden of proof of each element is borne by the Complainant.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
Based on the evidence presented, the Panel finds that the Complainant has rights in the ITECHWORLD
mark by virtue of its trademark registration.
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2023-10-09 - Case Details
Based on the evidence and arguments submitted, the Panel’s findings are as follows:
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the Complainant has provided sufficient evidence that it has valid rights in its mark for
ZABASEARCH, based on its use and registration of the same as a trademark, as stated above.
Further, as to whether the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar with the Complainant’s
ZABASEARCH mark, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name consists of only one element, namely
the Complainant’s ZABASEARCH trademark followed by the country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) “.co”.
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2023-06-06 - Case Details
Under paragraph 15(a) of the Rules, “[a] Panel shall decide a complaint on the basis of the statements and
documents submitted and in accordance with the Policy, these Rules and any rules and principles of law that
it deems applicable”.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
Complainant has provided evidence establishing that it has trademark rights in the LA MACHINE DU
MOULIN ROUGE mark through registration in France. ...Moreover, UDRP panels have
consistently found that the mere registration of a domain name that is identical or confusingly similar
(particularly domain names comprising typos) to a famous or widely-known trademark by an unaffiliated
entity, as in this case, can by itself create a presumption of bad faith on the part of Respondent. ...
2023-05-31 - Case Details
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant has proved its rights over the AXA and AXA XL trademarks. The disputed domain name
consists of the AXA XL trademark in its entirety, in addition to the country-code Top-Level Domain (“ccTLD”)
“.co”. ...The ccTLD is typically ignored when assessing whether a domain name is identical or confusing similar to a
trademark. See section 1.11 of the WIPO Overview 3.0.
This Panel concludes that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the Complainant’s
trademarks and therefore finds that the requirement of paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy is satisfied.
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2023-04-28 - Case Details
Paragraph 15(a) of the Rules directs the Panel to decide the Complaint on the basis of the statements and
documents submitted and in accordance with the Policy, these Rules and any rules and principles of law that
it deems applicable.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
It is well accepted that the first element functions primarily as a standing requirement. ...Accordingly, the
disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the mark for the purposes of the Policy. WIPO
Overview 3.0, section 1.7.
While the addition of other terms, here “lookup”, may bear on assessment of the second and third elements,
the Panel finds the addition of such term does not prevent a finding of confusing similarity between the
disputed domain name and the mark for the purposes of the Policy. ...
2023-07-24 - Case Details
Further, according to paragraph 14(b) of the Rules, the Panel may draw such inferences from Respondent's
failure to submit a Response as it considers appropriate.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
It is well accepted that the first element functions primarily as a standing requirement. ...WIPO Overview 3.0, section 1.2.1
The Panel finds the entirety of the trademark is reproduced within the disputed domain name. Accordingly,
the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the trademark for the purposes of the Policy. WIPO
Overview 3.0, section 1.7.
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2023-06-19 - Case Details
It is further noted that the Panel has taken note of the WIPO Overview 3.0 and, where appropriate, will
decide consistent with the consensus views captured therein.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
It is well accepted that the first element functions primarily as a standing requirement. ...The Panel finds the entirety of the LEGO mark is reproduced within the disputed domain names.
Accordingly, the disputed domain names are confusingly similar to the Complainant’s LEGO trademark for
the purposes of the Policy. See WIPO Overview 3.0, section 1.7.
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2023-08-18 - Case Details
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel concludes that Complainant has rights in the trademark LKQ through registration and use
demonstrated in the record. The Panel also concludes that the Domain Names are confusingly similar to
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that mark. The additional number “1” in the Domain Names does not alter the fact that the LKQ mark
remains clearly recognizable within the Domain Names.
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2023-09-06 - Case Details
Complainant
(a) The Disputed Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which Complainant has rights
HUGO BOSS was founded in 1924 in Germany and is an international fashion group of companies in the premium fashion retail market. ...A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the Disputed Domain Name is identical to Complainants’ mark.
It is settled that HUGO BOSS has been considered internationally well-known based on the fact that HUGO BOSS was founded 90 years ago and its fame, reputation and goodwill in the fashion industry as well as a manufacturer of a comprehensive product range encompassing shoes.
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2015-10-07 - Case Details
According to the Complainant, the Domain Name is confusingly similar to the Trade Marks and the trade name Hugo Boss, since the words Hugo Boss are fully incorporated into the Domain Name, while the term “outlet” does not add anything to the distinctive element “Hugo Boss”.
...Therefore, the Panel finds that the Domain Name is confusingly similar to the Trade Marks.
B. Rights or Legitimate Interests
The Complainant has to make out a prima facie case that the Respondent does not have rights or legitimate interests in the Domain Name (WIPO Overview 2.0, paragraph 2.1).
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2015-09-30 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends that the disputed domain names are identical or confusingly similar to the Trade Marks, the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain names, and the disputed domain names have been registered and are being used in bad faith.
...Having considered all the matters above, the Panel determines under paragraph 11(a) of the Rules that:
(1) It will accept the filing of the Complaint and the amended Complaint in English;
(2) It will accept the filing of the Responses in Chinese; and
(3) It will render its decision in English.
6.2 Substantive Elements of the Policy
The Complainant must prove each of the three elements in paragraph 4(a) of the Policy in order to prevail.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the Complainant has rights in the Trade Marks acquired through use and registration which incidentally predate the date of registration of the disputed domain names.
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2015-09-30 - Case Details
The first element is that the "domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the complainant has rights". Policy, paragraph 4(a)(i). ...Policy, paragraph 4(a)(iii).
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the disputed domain name comprises the Complainant's trademark OLX.
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2015-12-07 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to its famous trademark CARREFOUR, the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name and the Respondent registered and is using the disputed domain name in bad faith.
...A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant holds rights in the CARREFOUR trademark and also conducts business activities under the name "Carrefour Property".
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2015-12-23 - Case Details
Discussion and Findings
According to paragraph 4(a) of the Policy, the Complainant must prove that:
(i) The Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights; and
(ii) The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the Domain Name; and
(iii) The Domain Name has been registered and is being used in bad faith.
...As such the Panel holds that the Domain Name is confusingly similar to a trade mark in which the Complainant has rights for the purpose of the Policy.
B. ...
2015-12-10 - Case Details
Therefore, the Respondent is reluctant to relinquish what the Respondent believes is its property without any benefit in return.
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The disputed domain name incorporates the VELUX trademark in its entirety.
...Therefore, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant's trademark and that the requirement of paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy is met.
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2017-01-10 - Case Details
Upon considering the above, the Panel determines that English be the language of the proceeding.
6.2. Substantive Matters
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
Paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy requires the Complainant to show that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights.
...To this end, prior UDRP panels have established that attracting Internet traffic by using a domain name that is identical or confusingly similar to a registered trademark may be evidence of bad faith.
The Respondent’s use of the distinctive trademark of the Complainant at the disputed domain name is also suggestive of the Respondent’s bad faith. ...
2016-12-08 - Case Details