{
    "case_number": "CAC-UDRP-107395",
    "time_of_filling": "2025-03-11 09:27:12",
    "domain_names": [
        "arcelorme.com"
    ],
    "case_administrator": "  Iveta Špiclová   (Czech Arbitration Court) (Case admin)",
    "complainant": [
        "ARCELORMITTAL"
    ],
    "complainant_representative": "NAMESHIELD S.A.S.",
    "respondent": [
        "Anil Kumar"
    ],
    "respondent_representative": null,
    "factual_background": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the information provided in the Complaint, the Complainant, ArcelorMittal, is the world&rsquo;s leading steel and mining company, with a presence in over 60 countries. It specializes in the production of steel for various sectors including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging. In 2023 alone, the Complainant produced 58.1 million tons of crude steel, confirming its leadership in the global market. The Complainant also benefits from significant captive supplies of raw materials and manages extensive distribution networks worldwide. Further information is available on its official website at: www.arcelormittal.com.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Complainant ARCELORMITTAL, through its extensive global operations and longstanding commercial presence, has acquired substantial goodwill in the ARCELOR name, which is widely recognized in the steel industry and beyond. The mark ARCELOR has been acknowledged as well-known in prior UDRP decisions. The Complainant further uses &ldquo;Arcelor&rdquo; as a company name and business identifier in the context of its corporate and commercial activities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The disputed domain name &lt;arcelorme.com&gt; was registered on March 7, 2025. At the time of the filing of the Complaint, the disputed domain name resolved to a website displaying the Complainant&rsquo;s official logo without authorization. Additionally, the domain name is configured with active MX (Mail Exchange) records, suggesting that it may be used for e-mail communication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Complainant submitted the following documents to substantiate the above facts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Annex 1: Information regarding the Complainant;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Annex 2: Complainant&rsquo;s trademarks;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Annex 3: Complainant&rsquo;s domain name;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Annex 4: Whois of the disputed domain name;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Annex 5: Website in relation with the disputed domain name;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Annex 6: DNS configuration of the disputed domain name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>",
    "other_legal_proceedings": "<p>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": "<p>The Complainant contends that the requirements of the Policy have been met and that the disputed domain name should be transferred to it. <br \/>No administratively compliant Response has been filed.<\/p>",
    "rights": "<p>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": "<p>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": "<p>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": "<p>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": [
        "Nathalie Dreyfus"
    ],
    "date_of_panel_decision": "2025-04-18 00:00:00",
    "informal_english_translation": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Complainant has proved ownership of the following trademark rights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>The International Trademark Registration No. 778212 for the mark &ldquo;ARCELOR&rdquo;, registered on February 25, 2002 and duly renewed, covering various goods and services across multiple jurisdictions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Complainant also owns a significant portfolio of domain names incorporating the distinctive element &ldquo;ARCELOR&rdquo;, including, inter alia:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p>&lt;arcelor.com&gt;, registered and used since August 29, 2001.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>",
    "decision_domains": {
        "arcelorme.com": "TRANSFERRED"
    },
    "panelist": null,
    "panellists_text": null
}