Claimant GROUPE COURIR states that over the years it has set a new benchmark for the sneaker fashion industry. The COURIR stores are aimed at an urban clientele from 15 to 25 years old. With its selection of sneakers, ready-to-wear and fashion accessories for men, women and children and 283 stores in France and 320 store Europe, the COURIR brand has established itself as the leader in sports fashion footwear. COURIR is expanding internationally and now has 16 stores in Spain, nine in Belgium and one in Luxembourg, as well as 31 master franchise stores in Northwest Africa, the Middle East and the French overseas territories. The brand has had a presence in Portugal since 2020, having now opened two stores in the country, and is this year planning to open more new stores in each of its countries of operation<\/p>", "other_legal_proceedings": "
The Panel is not aware of any other legal proceedings which are pending or decided and which relate to the disputed domain name.<\/p>", "no_response_filed": "
The Complainant contends that the disputed domain name <courireu.shop> is confusingly similar to its trademark COURIR. Indeed, the domain name includes the mark in its entirety and that the addition of the geographical abbreviation “EU” for “Europe” is not sufficient to escape the finding that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the trademark. It does not change the overall impression of the designation as being connected to the Complainant’s trademark. <\/p>\n
The Complainant contends further that the addition of the TLD “.SHOP” does not change the overall impression of the designation as being connected to Complainant’s trademark. It does not prevent the likelihood of confusion between the disputed domain name and Complainant, its trademark and its domain names associated. <\/p>\n
Finally, the Complainant states that Respondent’s faux website impersonates the Complainant by displaying its trademark and photographs of stores and copying the “About us” section of the Complainant’s website. It contends that the requirements of the Policy have been met and that the disputed domain name should be transferred to it.<\/span><\/p>\n RESPONDENT: The Complainant has, to the satisfaction of the Panel, shown the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights (within the meaning of paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy).<\/p>",
"no_rights_or_legitimate_interests": " The Complainant has, to the satisfaction of the Panel, shown the Respondent to have no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name (within the meaning of paragraph 4(a)(ii) of the Policy).<\/p>",
"bad_faith": " The Complainant has, to the satisfaction of the Panel, shown the disputed domain name has been registered and is being used in bad faith (within the meaning of paragraph 4(a)(iii) of the Policy).<\/p>",
"procedural_factors": " The Panel is satisfied that all procedural requirements under UDRP were met and there is no other reason why it would be inappropriate to provide a decision.<\/p>",
"decision": "Accepted",
"panelists": [
"Gerald Levine Ph.D, Esq."
],
"date_of_panel_decision": "2024-06-11 00:00:00",
"informal_english_translation": " The international trademark COURIR n° 941035 registered since 25 September 2007;<\/p>\n The European trademark COURIR n° 006848881 registered since 26 November 2008;<\/p>\n The international semi-figurative trademark C COURIR n° 1221963 registered since 9 July 2014;<\/p>\n The European trademark COURIR n° 017257791 registered since 7 March 2017.<\/p>",
"decision_domains": {
"courireu.shop": "TRANSFERRED"
},
"panelist": null,
"panellists_text": null
}
The Respondent which has not appeared formally or informally to controvert the evidence submitted by the Complainant has a website at <courireu.shop> that seemingly offers counterfeit merchandise and impersonates the Complainant.<\/p>",
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