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WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-4565 for freeman-international.com pdf (142 KB)

No. 2,645,625, registered on November 5, 2002, with a f irst use date of September 30, 1948). According to the WhoIs records, the disputed domain name was registered on September 2, 2025. ...case=D2014-0657 https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/search/overview3.0/ https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/search/overview3.0/ page 3 It is well established that the generic Top-Level Domain, such as “.com,” is disregarded when evaluating identity or confusing similarity under the f irst element. See WIPO Overview 3.0, section 1.11.1. The Panel therefore f inds that the Complainant has established the f irst element under the Policy. ...

2025-12-23 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision DCO2025-0059 for apicil.co pdf (183 KB)

Factual Background The Complainant is a French non-prof it association managing the Apicil Group’s human and material resources, including its domain names. Apicil Group is active in the f ields of health insurance, personal protection, savings and f inancial services, and retirement, employing over 2,600 people and serving nearly 2 million policyholders. ...The Complainant adds that the Respondent’s conduct could also facilitate f raudulent impersonation over page 3 email given that the disputed domain name and the Complainant’s own domain name dif fer in only the f inal letter, especially in light of the Complainant’s activities in the f inancial and insurance sectors. ...

2025-09-18 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-5396 for netbahisadresi.com, netbahisgirisi.net, netbahissikayet.com pdf (136 KB)

In his response to Procedural Order No. 1, the Complainant stated as follows: “The Complainant conf irms that it is the owner of the NETBAHIS trademark, which was acquired by assignment prior to the f iling of the Complaint. At the time of f iling, the trademark registration process was ongoing, and the Complainant had already submitted the of f icial provisional / temporary ownership documentation evidencing the acquisition of trademark rights. ...The Complainant was given three opportunities to properly set out his case, and was specifically encouraged to seek representation f rom counsel, which the Complainant failed to do. The Panel f inds the f irst element of the Policy has not been established. 7. ...

2026-02-12 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision DPW2023-0003 for headout-expedition.pw, headout-journey.pw, headout-trek.pw pdf (253 KB)

Respondent registered each of the disputed domain names on August 21, 2023. At the time this Complaint was f iled, the disputed domain names all resolved to websites that attempted to impersonate Complainant by misappropriating Complainant’s standard character and design HEADOUT trademark as well as the content of Complainant’s of f icial website. 5. ...D2023-3866; “as an immediate and proactive measure, Complainant had reported the inf ringing websites hosted under the disputed domain names, and these websites were consequently blocked after being found to be inf ringing”; and Respondent’s use of the disputed domain names and Respondent’s websites as part of a phishing or otherwise f raudulent scheme to impersonate Complainant by misappropriating Complainant’s HEADOUT trademarks as well as other content f rom Complainant’s of f icial website. ...

2024-01-17 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2023-4638 for vicctaulic.com pdf (164 KB)

According to SimilarWeb.com, Complainant’s Of f icial VICTAULIC Mark Website saw an average of 169.5 thousand visitors per month, during the three-month period f rom June 2023 - August 2023. ...Accordingly, the Panel f inds the disputed domain name confusingly similar or identical to the VICTAULIC Mark in which Complainant has rights and Complainant has satisf ied its burden under the f irst element of the Policy. ...

2024-01-03 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2023-3588 for hk-dulux.com pdf (167 KB)

Its trade mark registrations for the mark DULUX include the following: - China Trade Mark Registration No. 53073, f iled on June 15, 1966; - China Trade Mark Registration No. 1902944, filed on March 14,2001, registered on August 7, 2002; - China Trade Mark Registration No. 3278391, filed on August 19, 2002, registered on June 7, 2004; - China Trade Mark Registration No. 11346741, f iled on August 14, 2012, registered on January 14, 2014; - China Trade Mark Registration No. 11346661, f iled on August 14, 2012, registered on January 14, 2014; - China Trade Mark Registration No. 12262453, f iled on March 14, 2013, registered on August 21, 2014; - Hong Kong, China Trade Mark Registration No. 19350016, filed and registered on July 11, 1934; and - Hong Kong, China Trade Mark Registration No. 301167660, f iled and registered on July 24, 2008. ...The Panel accordingly f inds that the f irst element of paragraph 4(a) of the Policy has been satisf ied. B. Rights or Legitimate Interests The Panel f inds that the Complainant has established a prima facie case that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name. ...

2023-11-02 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2024-3130 for danskofootwearhub.shop pdf (149 KB)

The additions of the phrase “footwearhub” does not prevent the Complainant’s trademark f rom being recognizable in the Disputed Domain Name. The generic Top-Level Domain (“gTLD”) “.shop” is viewed as a standard registration requirement and as such may be disregarded under the f irst element confusing similarity test. ...Noting the above considerations, it is not necessary for the Panel to make any ultimate determination as to the nature of the goods, as the evidence clearly shows the Respondent has attempted to pass itself of f as the Complainant. The Panel f inds that the Complainant has satisf ied paragraph 4(a)(iii) of the Policy. 7. ...

2024-09-26 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2024-2099 for austin-indusa.com pdf (196 KB)

WIPO Overview 3.0, section 1.2.1. However, the Panel f inds that the “A” device mark is not suf f iciently distinctive to provide a basis for a f inding of confusing similarity with the disputed domain name in these circumstances. ...Panels have held that the use of a domain name for illegal activity (here, claimed impersonation/passing of f , or other types of f raud) can never confer rights or legitimate interests on a respondent. WIPO Overview 3.0, section 2.13.1. ...

2024-07-08 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-3864 for allieduniversalgroup.net pdf (161 KB)

The gTLD in a domain name “is viewed as a standard registration requirement and as such is disregarded under the f irst element confusing similarity test.” WIPO Overview 3.0, section 1.11.1. Accordingly, the Panel f inds the f irst element of the Policy has been established. ...case=D2023-1050 https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/search/overview3.0/ page 6 business), and finds that in the circumstances of this case the passive holding of the disputed domain name does not prevent a f inding of bad faith under the Policy. Accordingly, the Panel f inds that Complainant has established the third element of the Policy. 7. ...

2025-11-26 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-2469 for hmrc-ukgov.org pdf (150 KB)

As such, the TLD “.org” in the disputed domain name is disregarded for the purposes of the f irst element confusing similarity test. The Panel f inds the f irst element of the Policy has been established. ...Collectively, this falsely creates the impression that the disputed domain name is that of the Complainant, or related to, linked to or af f iliated with the Complainant. The Panel f inds that the composition of the disputed domain name is such as to carry a risk of implied af f iliation that cannot constitute fair use, as it effectively impersonates the Complainant, or suggests affiliation with, or sponsorship or endorsement by, the Complainant. ...

2025-08-18 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2024-2713 for wwwzacks.com pdf (174 KB)

In this case, the fact that the Disputed Domain Name was registered before the Complainant acquired (registered) trademark rights, does not by itself preclude the Complainant’s standing to file a UDRP case, nor the Panel’s f inding of identity or confusing similarity under the f irst element. WIPO Overview 3.0, section 1.1.3. ...It is well established that where a domain name is used to generate revenue in respect of “click through” traf f ic, and that traf f ic has been attracted because of the name’s association with the Complainant, such use amounts to use in bad faith, see for example Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited v. ...

2024-09-04 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2023-2942 for otpbank.com pdf (172 KB)

In conclusion on this topic, the Panel finds that the Complainant has not proved that the disputed domain name was registered in bad faith. That f inding renders the question of use in bad faith moot. Accordingly, based on the available record, the Panel f inds the third element of the Policy has not been established. ...It is generally accepted that mere lack of success of a complaint is not itself suf f icient for such a f inding. Here, the Respondent asserts that the Panel should f ind Reverse Domain Name Hijacking because the disputed domain name was registered before the Complainant had secured international trademark rights, and the Complainant knew that there was no bad faith intent on the part of the Respondent. ...

2023-10-16 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-0950 for instaproz.com, instaproz.net pdf (169 KB)

The Respondent is not using the disputed domain names in connection with any bona f ide of fering of goods or services. The Respondent is not a licensee of the Complainant. The Respondent is not af f iliated with the Complainant in any way. ...The Respondent’s use of the disputed domain name misleads consumers into thinking that the website is operated by or af f iliated with the Complainant. As such, the Respondent’s use of the disputed domain name cannot be considered bona f ide. ...

2025-04-28 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-2484 for viziosetup.com, viziotvsetup.com pdf (171 KB)

Thus, the Panel f inds that the Complainant’s rights in the VIZIO trademark have been established pursuant to the f irst element of the Policy. ...The Panel f inds the f irst element of the Policy has been established. B. Rights or Legitimate Interests Paragraph 4(c) of the Policy provides a list of circumstances in which the Respondent may demonstrate rights or legitimate interests in a disputed domain name. ...

2025-08-27 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision DAU2025-0026 for nexuspoint.com.au pdf (175 KB)

The following chronology is largely drawn f rom the documents f iled by the Parties: On June 19, 2020, the Respondent was incorporated. ...The proposal does include an organizational chart or f low chart identifying certain individuals as being f rom “Nexus Point”. On the basis of the sending of the emails, therefore, it could be that the Respondent was using the term “Nexus Point”. ...

2025-08-27 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2023-3607 for iudvigsvensson.com, ludvlgsvensson.com pdf (208 KB)

The Respondents are Name Redacted, and Name Redacted 0 F 1. 2. The Domain Name and Registrar The disputed domain names and are registered with Squarespace Domains II LLC (the “Registrar”). 1 F 2 3. ...WIPO Overview 3.0, section 1.8. Based on the available record, the Panel f inds the f irst element of the Policy has been established. B. Rights or Legitimate Interests Paragraph 4(c) of the Policy provides a non-exclusive list of circumstances that may indicate the Respondent’s rights to or legitimate interests in a disputed domain name. ...

2023-10-16 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2023-3743 for ambienmeds.com pdf (148 KB)

While the addition of other terms, here “meds”, may bear on assessment of the second and third elements, the Panel f inds the addition of such term does not prevent a f inding of confusing similarity between the Domain Name and the mark for the purposes of the Policy. ...As such, the Panel f inds that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in relation to the Domain Name. ...

2023-11-02 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision DCO2025-0052 for lactali.com.co pdf (143 KB)

International trademark registration number 900154 for LACTALIS (f igurative mark) registered on July 27, 2006, in classes 29, 30 and 35. Colombian trademark registration number 484725 for LACTALIS (f igurative mark) registered on December 24, 2013, in class 29. ...As such, the ccTLD “.co” in the disputed domain name is disregarded for the purposes of the f irst element confusing similarity test. The Panel f inds the f irst element of the Policy has been established. ...

2025-08-20 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision D2025-2497 for outlet-creamdeluxe.com pdf (183 KB)

WIPO Overview 3.0, section 1.8. The Panel f inds the f irst element of the Policy has been established. B. Rights or Legitimate Interests Paragraph 4(c) of the Policy provides a list of circumstances in which the Respondent may demonstrate rights or legitimate interests in a Disputed Domain Name. ...However, the Respondent’s failure to file a Response may result in the Panel drawing appropriate inferences f rom such default. The Panel may also accept all reasonable and supported allegations and inferences f lowing f rom the Complainant as true (see Entertainment Shopping AG v. ...

2025-08-18 - Case Details

WIPO Domain Name Decision DAE2024-0001 for theleelahotel.ae pdf (172 KB)

page 2 The Panel has not received any requests f rom the Complainant or the Respondent regarding further submissions, waivers or extensions of deadlines, and the Panel has not found it necessary to request any further information f rom the Parties. ...The Complainant also operates on the Internet, its of f icial website being at “www.theleela.com”. The Complainant provided evidence in support of the above. ...

2024-03-06 - Case Details