It results from the Complainant’s undisputed allegations that the Complainant is the holder of the domain name < melbet.com > (registered on 18\/10\/2012) through which an online gaming and casino platform named Melbet is operated by a third party (i.e. Pelican Entertainment” B.V.) with the Complainant’s permission. In addition, the undisputed evidence provided by the Complainant proves that the casino platform has been operating since 2012 with over 400.000 daily users worldwide. Melbet has actively sponsored a variety of sporting events worldwide and has gained several brand ambassadors amongst athletes and teams in different sports and regularly participates in major industry conferences, such as SiGMA and the SBC Awards, enhancing its visibility and attracting industry attention (e.g. in 2020, Melbet received four nominations at the SBC Awards, including Best Mobile App, Best Affiliate Program, and Rising Star in the sports betting and casino categories).<\/p>\n
The Complainant further contends its trademark MELBET be distinctive and well-known.<\/p>\n
The disputed domain name was registered on 28\/10\/2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Furthermore, the undisputed evidence provided by the Complainant proves that the disputed domain name resolves to a website prominently displaying the MELBET trademark and logo without Complainant’s approval\/authorization and that purportedly offers the possibility to become a representative and earn online as Complainant’s agent. In the contact details session reference is prominently made to the Complainant’s domain name <melbet.com>.<\/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 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": [
"Dr. Federica Togo"
],
"date_of_panel_decision": "2025-02-28 00:00:00",
"informal_english_translation": " The Complainant is the registered owner of many trademark registrations consisting and\/or containing the term “MELBET” worldwide, e.g. Burundian trademark registration no. 10242\/BI, filed on 9\/11\/2022<\/strong> and registered on 15\/11\/2022<\/strong> for services in classes 35, 41 and 42; Peruvian trademark registration no. S00149219, filed on 08\/06\/2023 and registered on 10\/08\/2023 for services in class 41; European Union trademark registration no. 019060714 MELBET, filed on 29\/07\/2024 and registered on 09\/11\/2024 for goods in classes 9, 16, 21, 25, 28, 30.<\/p>",
"decision_domains": {
"melbetagent.com ": "TRANSFERRED"
},
"panelist": null,
"panellists_text": null
}
The Complainant contends that the requirements of the Policy have been met and that the disputed domain name should be transferred to it.
No administratively compliant Response has been filed.<\/p>",
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