1. A top level domain is a prerequisite part of a domain name and, in principle, not relevant to establish if the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademark. In this matter the Panel finds that the disputed domain name is identical to the Trademark.
2. The Panel finds that the Complainant successfully submitted prima facie evidence that the Respondent has made no use of, or demonstrable preparations to use, neither of the disputed domain name in connection with a bona fide offering of goods or services, nor is making a legitimate non-commercial or fair use of the disputed domain name, nor is commonly known under the disputed domain name. This prima facie evidence was not challenged by the Respondent.
3. In the absence of a Response, the Panel infers that the Respondent had the Trademark in mind when registering the disputed domain name, which was therefore registered and has been used in bad faith, in order to prevent the Complainant from reflecting the Trademark in a corresponding domain name, which constitutes a clear case of cybersquatting.
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