The Panel further finds that such
determination would not cause any prejudice to either Party and would ensure that the proceeding takes
place with due expedition.
B. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel acknowledges that the Complainant has established rights in the AUBADE trade mark.
...UDRP panels have consistently
found that the mere registration of a domain name that is confusingly similar (particularly domain names
comprising typos or incorporating the mark plus a descriptive term) to a famous or widely known trade mark
by an unaffiliated entity can by itself create a presumption of bad faith. ...
2023-02-22 - Case Details
Thus, taking these circumstances into account, the Panel finds that it is appropriate to exercise its discretion
and allow the proceeding to be conducted in English.
B. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The first element that the Complainant must establish is that the Domain Name is identical or confusingly
similar to the trademark in which the Complainant has rights.
...As numerous UDRP panels have held, incorporating a trademark in its entirety is
sufficient to establish that a domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a registered trademark (see
PepsiCo, Inc. v. PEPSI, SRL (a/k/a P.E.P.S.I.) and EMS COMPUTER INDUSTRY (a/k/a EMS), WIPO Case
No. ...
2023-02-20 - Case Details
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The disputed domain name is identical letter-for-letter to the Complainant’s long-used and well-established
COMFORT KEEPERS Mark. ...Accordingly, the Panel agrees that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s
Mark, and that the first element of the test is satisfied.
...
2022-12-21 - Case Details
In accordance with paragraph 14(a) of the Rules, if the Respondent does not submit a Response, in the
absence of exceptional circumstances, the Panel shall decide the dispute based upon the Complaint.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant has established its rights in the registered RIGHTMOVE trademark.
...The Panel finds that the disputed domain name is
confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademark. WIPO Overview of WIPO Panel Views on Selected
UDRP Questions, Third Edition (“WIPO Overview 3.0”), sections 1.7.
...
2023-02-07 - Case Details
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant submitted evidence, which incontestably and conclusively establishes rights in the
trademark BAYER.
The disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s registered trademark
BAYER since it entirely contains the distinctive BAYER mark and only adds the geographic abbreviation for
the Czech Republic “cz” together with a hyphen.
...
2022-12-16 - Case Details
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A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the Complainant has established rights over the trademarks SERVICLUB and
SERVICLUB YPF based on the trademark registrations cited under section 4 above.
...Therefore, the Panel finds that the Complainant has proven that the disputed domain name is confusingly
similar to a trademark in which the Complainant has established rights according to paragraph 4(a)(i) of the
Policy.
...
2022-12-14 - Case Details
The Complainant inadvertently allowed the disputed domain name to lapse in mid-2021.
The disputed domain name is identical and confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademark.
The Respondent is not commonly known as GILDA’S CLUB, is not associated with the Complainant, and has not received authorization or a license to use the Complainant’s trademark.
...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, the Rules and any rules and principles of law that it deems applicable.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
Paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy provides that the Complainant must establish that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights.
...
2021-11-17 - Case Details
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
Based on the evidence presented, the Panel finds that the Complainant has rights in the CORNING mark.
...Therefore, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to a trademark in which the Complainant has rights. The Complainant has satisfied the first element in paragraph 4(a) of the Policy.
...
2021-11-15 - Case Details
Complainant
Complainant pleads that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its registered trademarks IQOS, since it incorporates the sign IQOS in its entirety. ...The Panel then finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to Complainant’s trademark and so the requirements of the first element of paragraph 4(a) of the Policy are satisfied.
...
2021-12-13 - Case Details
In that regard, the Panel makes the following specific findings.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant owns registrations for the ACCENTURE mark and ACCENTURE & Design mark in more than 140 countries. ...The disputed domain name is almost identical and confusingly similar to the ACCENTURE marks. The only difference in the disputed domain name when compared to the Complainant’s ACCENTURE trademark is the addition of the letter “c” to the beginning of the mark.
...
2021-12-28 - Case Details
Accordingly, the Panel will proceed with issuing this decision in English.
6.2 Substantive Issues
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel is satisfied that the Complainant has adduced evidence to demonstrate its established rights in the REFORMATION mark.
...Section 3.1.4 of the WIPO Overview 3.0 states that the “mere registration of a domain name that is identical or confusingly similar (particularly domain names comprising typos or incorporating the mark plus a descriptive term) to a famous or widely-known trademark by an unaffiliated entity can by itself create a presumption of bad faith”. ...
2021-11-26 - Case Details
Complainant contends that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to its BLUE ON HIGHLAND name and mark as it fully and solely consists of BLUE ON HIGHLAND.
...In Knot We Trust LTD,
WIPO Case No. D2006-0340.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
Complainant does not have an existing or pending trademark registration or application for the mark BLUE ON HIGHLAND. ...
2021-11-25 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant asserts that the Domain Name is confusingly similar to its TUDOR mark and states that the Complainant has no affiliation with the Respondent and has never granted the Respondent permission to use its mark.
...Accordingly, the Panel finds that the Domain Name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s registered mark for purposes of the Policy, paragraph 4(a)(i) and concludes that the Complainant has established the first element of the Complaint.
...
2021-11-24 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant argued the following:
I. Identical or Confusingly Similar
That the disputed domain name is based on the Complainant’s trademark PUMA, which is registered worldwide for different goods and services, in several classes.
...D2006-0292, and Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. v. null John Zuccarini, Country Walk,
WIPO Case No. D2002-0487).
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant has proven to be the owner of international registrations for the trademark PUMA, to protect several products and services in different classes.
...
2022-01-19 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant submits that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the SANDALS trademark of the Complainant, as it reproduces this trademark in its entirety.
...By the Rules, paragraph 5(c)(i), it is expected of a respondent to: “[r]espond specifically to the statements and allegations contained in the complaint and include any and all bases for the Respondent (domain name holder) to retain registration and use of the disputed domain name […].”
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant has provided evidence that it is the owner of the SANDALS trademark. ...
2022-01-06 - 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 shown that it has valid rights in the marks JANDY based on its intensive use and longstanding registration of the same as trademarks.
...Accordingly, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s registered trademark, and that the Complainant has satisfied the requirements of the first element under the Policy.
...
2021-12-30 - Case Details
On the basis of the arguments and evidence introduced by the Complainant, the Panel concludes as follows:
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel accepts that the Complainant has rights in FACEBOOK by virtue of its use and registration of the same as a trade mark.
...Consequently, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s FACEBOOK trade mark.
Accordingly, the Complainant has satisfied the requirements of the first element under paragraph 4(a) of the Policy.
...
2021-12-30 - Case Details
The Complainant further notes that the disputed domain names registered by the Respondent are identical or confusingly similar to the Complainant’s LK BENNETT trade marks, and the addition of the generic Top-Level Domain (“gTLD”) “.com” does not affect the analysis as to whether the disputed domain names are identical or confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trade marks.
...The Panel further finds that such determination would not cause any prejudice to either Party and would ensure that the proceeding takes place with due expedition.
C. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel acknowledges that the Complainant has established rights in the LK BENNETT trade marks in many jurisdictions around the world.
...
2022-01-13 - Case Details
In the present case, the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to Complainant’s IBM mark, and Respondent has no relationship to Complainant or the IBM mark. ...Respondent
The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant’s contentions.
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
Complainant has demonstrated it owns the registered trademark rights in the globally famous IBM mark in the U.S. and throughout the world. ...
2022-01-10 - Case Details
The Panel finds that the Complainant satisfies this requirement.
B. Identical or Confusingly Similar
It is well accepted that the first element functions primarily as a standing requirement. ...The entirety of the mark is reproduced within the disputed domain name. Accordingly, the disputed domain
name is confusingly similar to the mark for the purposes of the Policy. WIPO Overview 3.0, section 1.7.
A domain name which consists of a common, obvious, or intentional misspelling of a trademark is considered
by panels to be confusingly similar to the relevant mark for purposes of the first element. ...
2025-12-05 - Case Details