The Complainant submits that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the Complainant’s rights in the MICHAEL KORS name and marks.
The Complainant maintains that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name. ...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
According to paragraph 4(a)(i) of the .UA Policy it should be established that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a mark in which the complainant has rights.
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2020-03-24 - Case Details
However, the Panel may draw appropriate inferences from the Respondent’s default.
B. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant is required to establish the following: (i) that it has trademark rights, and, if so, (ii) that the Disputed Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to its trademark.
...On the basis of the foregoing findings, and according to paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy, the Panel finds that the Disputed Domain Name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s “IQOS” trademark, and the first element of the Policy is established.
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2020-01-31 - Case Details
The Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s “San Diego Cosmetic Laser Clinic” mark, in which the Complainant has established rights. ...The Respondent notwithstanding has registered the disputed domain name, which is confusingly similar if not virtually identical to the Complainant’s mark, and has linked the disputed domain name with the Complainant’s website.
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2020-04-24 - Case Details
The Complainants assert that the disputed domain names and are confusingly similar to the ALEX MUSIKA mark, and that the inclusion of “nyc” and “ny” suggests a connection to Musika as a New York based fashion designer. ...The Respondent notwithstanding has registered multiple domain names identical or confusingly similar to the Complainants’ mark, and the Respondent has redirected the previously registered domain name to the Respondent’s FrereNY website.
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2020-01-10 - Case Details
The Respondent further contends that the disputed domain names are not confusingly similar to the Complainant’s SAP trade mark. The Respondent lists the dictionary meanings of the word “sap” and contends that it is also of weak distinctiveness being composed of three letters. ...Therefore, the Panel finds that the disputed domain names are confusingly similar to the SAP trade mark, in which the Complainant has rights. The Complainant has satisfied the first element in paragraph 4(a) of the Policy.
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2019-12-18 - Case Details
International Electronic Communications Inc.,
WIPO Case No. D2000-0270.
B. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that the disputed domain name is identical to the Complainant’s LAVOR mark and confusingly similar to the Complainant’s LAVOR WASH and LAVOR PRO marks. ...Regardless, the Respondent registered the disputed domain name, which is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s LAVOR WASH and LAVOR PRO marks and identical to the Complainant’s LAVOR mark. ...
2019-09-19 - Case Details
Complainant
Complainant contends that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the VERIZON marks.
Complainant contends that Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name.
...On the basis of the evidence introduced by Complainant and in particular with regards to the content of the relevant provisions of the Policy (paragraphs 4(a) - (c)), the Panel concludes as follows:
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that Complainant has rights in the VERIZON marks acquired through registration. ...
2019-07-24 - Case Details
Complainant
Complainant contends that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the BVLGARI marks.
Complainant contends that Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name.
...On the basis of the evidence introduced by Complainant and in particular with regards to the content of the relevant provisions of the Policy (paragraphs 4(a) - (c)), the Panel concludes as follows:
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that Complainant has rights in the BVLGARI marks acquired through registration. ...
2019-08-12 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends as follows:
Identical or confusingly similar
The disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the Complainant’s EVERGREEN registered trademark. ...A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The first element analysis under the Policy has two main steps. First, the Complainant must demonstrate that it has UDRP-relevant rights in a trademark. ...
2021-11-26 - Case Details
Paragraph B(11)(d)(1)(i) of the ADR Rules requires that the disputed domain name be “identical or confusingly similar to a name in respect of which a right is recognized or established by national law of a member State and/or European Union law”.
...The Panel therefore finds that the disputed domain names and are confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademarks for the purpose of the Paragraph B(11)(d)(1)(i) of the ADR Rules.
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2021-11-24 - Case Details
It further submits that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its INSTAGRAM trade mark, in that the disputed domain name includes the word “gram” which it says is a distinctive and dominant feature of the Complainant’s INSTAGRAM trade mark. ...In these very particular circumstances, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s INSTAGRAM trade mark registration.
As a result, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trade mark registration for INSTAGRAM and that the Complaint succeeds under this element of the Policy.
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2021-09-02 - Case Details
The Complainant is of the opinion that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its SPEAKY
trademark.
It further argues that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain
name.
...The Panel further finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s registered
SPEAKY trademark, as it fully incorporates the Complainant’s trademark. ...
2022-08-23 - Case Details
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The first element inquiry under the Policy usually proceeds in two parts. First, the Complainant must
demonstrate UDRP-relevant rights in a trademark, whether registered or unregistered. ...Respondent
6. Discussion and Findings
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
B. Rights or Legitimate Interests
C. Registered and Used in Bad Faith
7. Decision...
2022-06-09 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends that the Domain Names are confusingly similar to the LIDL trade mark in which
the Complainant has rights as the Domain Names incorporate the entire LIDL trade mark with the mere
addition of an hyphen “-” and (i) the country identifier “fr” for France for two of the Domain Names and (ii) the
acronym “b2b” (for “business to business”) for the third Domain Name. ...The second point that has to be considered is whether the Domain Names are identical or confusingly similar
to the trade mark LIDL in which the Complainant has rights.
At the second level, the Domain Names incorporate the Complainant’s LIDL trade mark in its entirety with the
mere addition of an hyphen “-” and (i) the country identifier “fr” for France for two of the Domain Names and
(ii) the acronym “b2b” (for “business to business”) for the third Domain Name. ...
2022-05-24 - Case Details
The Complainant bears the burden of proof of each of the above elements.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
Based on the evidence presented, the Panel finds that the Complainant has rights in the AUTHENTIX mark.
...Therefore, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is identical or 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.
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2022-04-25 - Case Details
See WIPO Overview 3.0, section 4.3.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complaint states that the asserted trademark is GUILD EDUCATION on the basis of common law or unregistered rights. ...As regards the first circumstance set out above, the disputed domain names are all confusingly similar to the GUILD EDUCATION mark and resolve to landing pages displaying PPC links to sites offering educational services. ...
2022-01-12 - Case Details
On the basis of the evidence introduced by Complainant and in particular with regard to the content of the
relevant provisions of the Policy, paragraphs 4(a) - (c), the Panel concludes as follows:
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Panel finds that Complainant has rights in the BADAPTOR marks. The Panel finds that the essential
part of the disputed domain name “badapter” is a mere misspelling of Complainant’s trademark BADAPTOR
by replacing the letter “o” with the letter “e”. ...In summary, Respondent, by choosing to register and use the disputed domain name, which is a deliberate
misspelling of Complainant’s BADAPTOR mark, and is confusingly similar to the BADAPTOR mark, intended
to ride on the goodwill of this trademark. In the absence of evidence to the contrary and rebuttal from
Respondent, the choice of the disputed domain name and the use of the disputed domain name are
indicative of registration and use of the disputed domain name in bad faith.
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2023-09-13 - Case Details
Second, the Complainant asserts that the Disputed Domain Name is confusingly similar to the IQOS
trademark owned by the Complainant since the Disputed Domain Name identically adopts the Complainant’s
IQOS trademark. ...However, the
Panel may draw appropriate inferences from the Respondent’s default.
B. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant is required to establish the two following elements: (1) that it has trademark rights, and, if
so, (2) that the Disputed Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to its trademark.
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2023-02-14 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant contends that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its prior registered
trademarks for KAO, 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.
...Accordingly, the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s
trademark and the first element required by the Policy is fulfilled.
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2023-02-08 - Case Details
Complainant
The Complainant submits:
i. The disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the trade marks ELASTICSEARCH and
ELASTIC in which the Complainant has rights;
ii. ...The Panel agrees with this submission and finds that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the
trade mark ELASTICSEARCH in which the Complainant has rights within paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy.
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2023-09-29 - Case Details