Complainant
The Complainant submits that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademark BRADESCO because the wording is nearly identical. The addition of an extra “s” at the end is not sufficient to avoid such confusion.
...Respondent
The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant’s contentions.
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademark BRADESCO.
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2014-01-31 - Case Details
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the Complainants own registered trademark rights in the trademark BUSA by virtue of Community Trademark Registration No. 1019881 BUSA and Swiss Trademark Registration No. 644881 BUSA.
The Panel further finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar with the Complainants’ registered trademark BUSA. The disputed domain name contains as a first and dominant element the Complainants’ trademark BUSA, which is a unique and coined word, combined with the descriptive word “surgical”, which relates to the products manufactured and sold by both the Complainants and the Respondent. ...
2014-01-29 - Case Details
Complainant has therefore shown that the disputed domain names are confusingly similar to Complainant's mark.
B. Rights or Legitimate Interests
Complainant's first use and first registration of its TUMI trademark predates any use by Respondent
may have made of the disputed domain names by more than thirty years.
...If so, Respondent's use of the disputed domain names to sell products bearing confusingly similar reproductions of Complainant's marks plainly cannot constitute a bona fide offering of goods.
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2014-12-31 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant alleges that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its OLX trademark, containing its OLX trademark with the mere addition of the descriptive or non-distinctive element “gifts”.
...A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
It is well-established in decisions under the UDRP that generic Top-Level Domain (“gTLD”) indicators (e.g. “.com”, “.info”, “.net”, “.org”) may be considered irrelevant in assessing confusing similarity between a trademark and a domain name. ...
2014-10-30 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends that:
1. the incorporation of a trademark in its entirety may be sufficient to establish that a domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a complainant's registered mark, citing:
Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft v. mei xudong,
WIPO Case No. ...Respondent
The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant's contentions.
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant's well known AUCHAN trade mark. ...
2014-09-04 - Case Details
Complainant contends that the Disputed Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to Complainant’s marks and that the omission of an “s” does not serve to sufficiently differentiate the Disputed Domain Name. ...Respondent contends that the current webpage showing advertisement links is parked by the US Federal Receiver acting on the orders of the US District Court, and any links to competitors of Complainant which appear at the Disputed Domain Name are the result of Complainant “seeding” the Disputed Domain Name and that this proceeding is Complainant’s attempt at reverse domain name hijacking.
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Disputed Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to Complainant’s marks. ...
2014-09-10 - Case Details
Both visual and conceptual similarities exist between the English "pancake" and the Swedish "pannkakan", making the disputed domain name confusingly similar to the Complainant's trademark HAPPY PANCAKE.
The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name. ...Discussion and Findings
The factual foundation of the Complainant's contentions as presented by the Complainant, while supporting its non-contradicted request for transfer of the disputed domain name by written evidence, leads the Panel to the following conclusions:
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The meaning of the words forming the Complainants trademark HAPPY PANCAKE, in use by the Complainant and registered well before the registration of the disputed domain name, and the meaning of the distinguishing word "gladapannkakan" in the disputed domain name , are undoubtedly easily understood, notwithstanding linguistic specifics and differences in form, in both languages to interrelate so as to make the disputed domain name confusingly similar to the Complainant's trademark. ...
2014-07-18 - Case Details
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
This Panel is satisfied that there is sufficient evidence in the record to support Complainant's plausible and undisputed contention that Complainant holds unregistered or common law rights in the name "Roper".
The Domain Name is confusingly similar to the mark, inasmuch as it entirely incorporates the dominant term "Roper" and merely appends the terms "Industries" and "Inc." ...
2014-08-01 - Case Details
Respondent
The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant’s contentions.
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The disputed domain name wholly incorporates the Complainant’s distinctive trademark and a descriptive term “buddies” as it refers to LEGO characters.
...For the reasons mentioned above, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s famous LEGO trademark.
The Complainant has thus fulfilled paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy.
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2015-01-29 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends principally that: (i) the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a mark in which the Complainant has rights; (ii) the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name; and (iii) the disputed domain name has been registered and is being used in bad faith.
...Turning to the merits, in order to prevail, the Complainant must satisfy each of the three elements under paragraph 4(a) of the Policy.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel determines that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a mark in which the Complainant has rights, ERREA. ...
2015-06-08 - Case Details
The Panel gives the following reasons for its decision, corresponding to the showing the Complainant is required to make under paragraphs 4(a)(i)-(iii) of the Policy.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant proves that it has rights in the trademark SOUTHCREST based on a U.S. trademark registration. ...The Panel is of the opinion that applying these principles to this case, the disputed domain name should be considered confusingly similar to the trademark, in particular also in view of the fact that ".com" is very close to ".co".
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2015-05-07 - Case Details
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
It is undisputed that Complainant holds a registered trademark for SALT LAKE RUNNING. ...In the Panel’s view, and on this record, Respondent’s use of the Domain Name, which is identical to one of Complainant’s trademarks and confusingly similar to at least one of Complainant’s other trademarks, to sell products in the same class as Complainant sells cannot constitute a bona fide offering of goods and services within the meaning of Policy paragraph 4(b)(i).
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2015-04-27 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant submits that the Domain Name and the Trade Marks are confusingly similar, as the Domain Name incorporates the ROCKEFELLER mark in its entirety. The addition of the term “oil” does not distinguish the Domain Name from the Trade Marks as it is a generic term which does not remove the confusion.
...Respondent
The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant’s contentions.
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant has demonstrated that it has rights in the Trade Marks.
The Domain Name contains the Complainant’s ROCKEFELLER mark in its entirety which is the dominant element of the Domain Name. ...
2015-04-07 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant alleges that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its HMV trademark, comprising the Complainant’s HMV trademark with the addition only of descriptive or non-distinctive elements.
...A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
It is well established in decisions under the UDRP that generic Top-Level Domain (“gTLD”) indicators (e.g., “.com”, “.info”, “.net”, “.org”) may typically be considered irrelevant in assessing confusing similarity between a trademark and a disputed domain name. ...
2015-06-04 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the names and trademarks in which the Complainant has rights and that the addition of the descriptive word “resort” does not make the disputed domain name distinctive. ...The Panel therefore finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to a trademark in which the Complainant has rights.
B. Rights or Legitimate Interests
Clearly the Respondent was not authorized to register or use the disputed domain name nor was it commonly known by it.
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2011-03-10 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainants claim to have trademark rights in the word mark Baltikums.
The Domain Names are confusingly similar to the Complainants’ trademark. The different gTLDs are irrelevant to the finding of confusing similarity.
...All these claims are contested by the Complainants.
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainants have proved to hold rights in the trademark Baltikums. The mark is registered in several countries around the world including in the country of residence of the Respondent, Japan.
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2005-10-24 - Case Details
Complainant
Complainant states that the domain name is identical or confusingly similar to Complainant’s trademark SWISSVOICE.
Complainant states that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interest in respect of the domain name . ...Trademark Rights
Complainant has provided sufficient evidence of its rights to the trademark SWISSVOICE.
B. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The domain name is identical to Complainant’s trademark SWISSVOICE with the only difference being the addition of the suffix “.com”. ...
2004-10-15 - Case Details
Discussion and Findings
In order for Complainant to prevail and have the disputed domain name transferred to it, Complainant must prove the following (the Policy, para 4(a)(i-iii):
-- the domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights; and
-- the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name; and
-- the domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith.
Identical or Confusingly Similar
There can be no question that Respondent’s domain name is identical to Complainant’s trademark "Rollerblade", and this Panel so finds. ...
2000-06-28 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends that the domain name is confusingly similar to the registered trademark FERRARI, and creates a misleading impression that the associated website is that of Ferrari’s US subsidiary.
...Respondent
The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant’s contentions.
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The domain name is not identical to the registered trademark ‘FERRARI.’
However, the Panel finds that the domain name
is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s registered trademark. ...
2004-07-08 - Case Details
The Parties’ Contentions
AOL contends that is nearly identical and confusingly similar to its marks and that the confusing effect is compounded by the fact that the services offered on the Respondent’s Website are identical to AOL’s. ...Identity of Confusing Similarity
The panelist finds that the disputed domain name, , though not literally identical to AOL’s marks, is confusingly similar to them both on its face and in its likely effect on persons utilizing the Internet. Given how long, widely, and well the famous AOL marks are known, a reasonable Web user is likely to think that is a domain name for an African branch or subsidiary of AOL.
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2001-04-11 - Case Details