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WIPO Domain Name Decision D2020-3012 for amaz0n-aws.com html (18 KB)

The Panel finds therefore, that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar because it incorporates both Complainant’s registered AMAZON Mark and its AWS Mark in their entirety and each remains recognizable within the disputed domain name. ...It is generally regarded as prima facie evidence of no rights or legitimate interests if a complainant shows that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a complainant’s trademark, that the respondent is not commonly known by the disputed domain name, and that a complainant has not authorized the respondent to use its mark (or an expression which is confusingly similar to its mark), whether in the disputed domain name or otherwise. ...

2021-02-03 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2004-0171 for t-mobile-inc.com html (17 KB)

The Respondent has been given the notice of the proceedings in accordance with the Rules. A. Identical or Confusingly Similar The Panelist considers that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the trademarks T-MOBILE of the Complainant. ...Moreover, it has been previously held that the registration of a domain name confusingly similar to a well-known trademark is an indication of bad faith: "It is highly unlikely that the Respondent has selected the domain name without having knowledge of the Complainant's use of his mark. ...

2004-05-26 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2000-0662 for wal-martsucks.com html (16 KB)

The Respondent focuses his response on the first factor of the ICANN policy, arguing that wal-martsucks.com is neither identical to nor confusingly similar to "Wal-Mart." He relies on Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. v. Faber, 29 F. Supp. 2d 1161 (C.D. ...Thus, the Panel concludes that a domain name is "identical or confusingly similar" to a trademark for purposes of the Policy when the domain name includes the trademark, or a confusingly similar approximation, regardless of the other terms in the domain name. ...

2000-09-21 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2004-0697 for arrowstore.com html (19 KB)

International Electronic Communications, Inc., WIPO Case No.D2000-0270. B. Identical or Confusingly Similar The Panel concludes that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to Complainant’s ARROW mark for purposes of Paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy. ...The Respondent has registered and is using a domain name that is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s ARROW mark to attract, for commercial gain, internet users to its website. ...

2004-11-03 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2008-0330 for airfrancelimited.com html (18 KB)

The Panel finds that the Disputed Domain Name is confusingly similar to Complainant’s AIR FRANCE word mark because it fully incorporates that mark. See PepsiCo, Inc. v. ...D2001-1184 (use of short phrases with widely-known mark still found confusingly similar to that mark); Oki Data Americas, Inc. v. Albert Jackson, WIPO Case No. D2004-0087 (holding that the inclusion of the generic term “printer” in was confusingly similar to complainant’s trademark OKIDATA). ...

2008-05-19 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2006-1483 for energiser.com html (18 KB)

Complainant The domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights The Complainant contends that the contested domain name is virtually identical and thus confusingly similar to Complainant’s ENERGIZER marks. ...This fact also weighs in favor of a finding that the domain name is confusingly similar to Complainant’s mark. In view of the foregoing, Complainant submits that Respondent’s domain name is identical or confusingly similar to trademarks in which it has rights as required under the Policy para 4(a)(i). ...

2007-02-07 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2006-1360 for hibbettsportinggoods.com html (19 KB)

A. Identical or Confusingly Similar This element consists of two parts: first, does Complainant have rights in a relevant mark and, second, is the Domain Name identical or confusingly similar to that mark. ...It is well established that a domain name is confusingly similar to a mark “when the domain name includes the trademark, or a confusingly similar approximation.” ...

2007-01-22 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2006-0346 for cyveilance.com, cyveillence.com html (19 KB)

The Respondent has created websites at the sites to which the subject domain names resolve that appear confusingly similar to the Complainant’s website at which the Complainant offers its products and services, including use of the registered trademark CYVEILLANCE without misspelling. ...The Respondent does not dispute that the subject domain names are confusingly similar to the Complainant’s mark. He says that the websites to which the subject domain names resolve are parody sites and that the Complainant is seeking to reverse hijack the subject domain names. ...

2006-05-30 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2006-0489 for aaaautomotive.com html (18 KB)

A. Identical or Confusingly Similar This element consists of two parts: first, does Complainant have rights in a relevant mark and, second, is the Domain Name identical or confusingly similar to that mark. ...It is well established that a domain name is confusingly similar to a mark “when the domain name includes the trademark, or a confusingly similar approximation.” ...

2006-06-27 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2002-0636 for myviocestream.com, myvoicesteam.com, myvoicestrem.com, voicesrteam.com, voicestraem.com, voicestram.com, voicestrea.com html (18 KB)

Moreover, other panels have twice held that the omission of a single letter from Complainant's VoiceStream® Mark to be confusingly similar to such mark. See VoiceStream Wireless Corporation v. Dotsan, WIPO Case No. D2001-1412 (March 25, 2002) (omission of R from held confusingly similar to VoiceStream® Mark); VoiceStream Wireless Corporation v. ...D2001-1413 (March 25, 2002) (omission of A from held confusingly similar to VoiceStream® Mark). Moreover, transposing adjacent letters renders the domain name confusingly similar to the underlying mark. ...

2002-09-13 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2021-1548 for tiktokmusicallydown.com html (13 KB)

Thus, the Respondent has created a domain name that is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademarks. As such, the Respondent has demonstrated a knowledge of and familiarity with the Complainant’s brand and business. ...A. Identical or Confusingly Similar Based on the evidence submitted, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademarks TIK TOK and MUSICAL.LY. ...

2021-08-25 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-3397 for theparkingspotusa.com pdf (161 KB)

A. Identical or Confusingly Similar Paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy requires a two-fold inquiry: a threshold investigation into whether a complainant has rights in a trademark, followed by an assessment of whether the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to that trademark. ...Parties’ Contentions A. Complainant B. Respondent A. Identical or Confusingly Similar B. Rights or Legitimate Interests C. Registered and Used in Bad Faith 7. Decision...

2025-10-17 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-1211 for lonaza.com pdf (154 KB)

A. Identical or Confusingly Similar It is well accepted that the first element functions primarily as a standing requirement. ...Respondent 6. Discussion and Findings A. Identical or Confusingly Similar B. Rights or Legitimate Interests C. Registered and Used in Bad Faith...

2025-06-02 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-0946 for assurantcareer.com pdf (157 KB)

A. Identical or Confusingly Similar Paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy requires a two-fold inquiry: a threshold investigation into whether a complainant has rights in a trademark, followed by an assessment of whether the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to that trademark. ...Second, the registration of a domain name that is confusingly similar to a registered trademark by an entity that has no relationship to that mark may be sufficient evidence of opportunistic bad faith. ...

2025-04-28 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2022-1563 for lend-lease.ltd pdf (184 KB)

A. Identical or Confusingly Similar Paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy requires a two-fold inquiry: a threshold investigation into whether a complainant has rights in a trademark, followed by an assessment of whether the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to that trademark. ...It is well established that a domain name that wholly incorporates a trademark may be deemed confusingly similar to that trademark for purposes of the Policy where the trademark is recognizable. Moreover, it is well recognized that a disputed domain name that incorporates a trademark may be confusingly similar to that trademark for purposes of the Policy despite the addition of a hyphen. ...

2022-06-21 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2022-1581 for fashionnovausaonline.com, topfashionnovaclothes.com pdf (186 KB)

Accordingly, the Panel finds that the Domain Names are confusingly similar to Complainant’s FASHION NOVA Mark in which Complainant has valid trademark rights. ...Respondent 6. Discussion and Findings A. Identical or Confusingly Similar B. Rights or Legitimate Interests C. Registered and Used in Bad Faith 7. Decision...

2022-08-08 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2013-1397 for inderexport.com html (19 KB)

A. Identical or Confusingly Similar The first requirement of paragraph 4(a) of the Policy requires the Complainant to establish that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark in which he has rights. ...Further, a domain name that entirely incorporates a mark along with another term is generally found to be confusingly similar to the mark. See for instance F.Hoffmann-LaRoche AG v. Direct Privacy ID 9CC6, WIPO Case No. ...

2013-09-30 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2012-1917 for volkswagengolfplus.com, volkswagenmultivan.com html (20 KB)

A. Identical or Confusingly Similar Under paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy, a domain name is confusingly similar to a mark where the domain name fully incorporates the mark and simply adds a descriptive term that does not negate the confusing similarity. ...The Panel finds that both of the Domain Names are confusingly similar to the Complainant’s VOLKSWAGEN mark, that the Domain Name is also confusingly similar to the Complainant’s MULTIVAN mark, and that the Domain Name is also confusingly similar to the Complainant’s GOLF PLUS mark. ...

2012-11-23 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2023-2485 for equifax-global.com pdf (243 KB)

The Panel may draw appropriate inferences from the available evidence submitted by the Complainant. A. Identical or Confusingly Similar To prove this element, the Complainant must have relevant UDRP rights in a trademark and the disputed domain name must be identical or confusingly similar to such trademark. ...The Complainant asserts that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to such mark. Previous panels have found that domain names containing the EQUIFAX trademark plus another word are confusingly https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/search/overview3.0/ page 4 similar to the EQUIFAX Trademark (See Equifax Inc. v. ...

2023-08-15 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2023-2488 for workforceequifax.com pdf (156 KB)

The Panel may draw appropriate inferences from the available evidence submitted by the Complainant. A. Identical or Confusingly Similar To prove this element, the Complainant must have relevant UDRP rights in a trademark and the disputed domain name must be identical or confusingly similar to such trademark. ...The Complainant asserts that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its trademark. Previous panels have found that domain names containing the EQUIFAX trademark plus another word are confusingly similar to the EQUIFAX trademark (See Equifax Inc. v. ...

2023-08-14 - Case Details