{ "case_number": "CAC-UDRP-107490", "time_of_filling": "2025-04-16 10:03:17", "domain_names": [ "saint-gobain-us.com" ], "case_administrator": "Olga Dvořáková (Case admin)", "complainant": [ "COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN" ], "complainant_representative": null, "respondent": [ "Tam Tran" ], "respondent_representative": null, "factual_background": "

The Complainant is a French company specializing in the production, processing, and distribution of materials for the construction and industrial markets. SAINT-GOBAIN is recognized globally as a leader in sustainable habitat and construction solutions. With a long-term perspective, it develops innovative, high-performance products and services that promote sustainable construction and enhance daily life. For over 350 years, the Complainant has demonstrated a consistent ability to create products that improve quality of life. Today, it is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, generating approximately EUR 46.6 billion in turnover in 2024 and employing around 161,000 people.<\/span><\/p>\n

The disputed domain name was registered on April 13, 2025, and resolves to a template page. In addition, MX servers are configured.<\/span><\/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": "

COMPLAINANT: <\/span><\/p>\n

(i) The Complainant holds rights in the SAINT-GOBAIN trademark, as set forth in the “Identification of Rights” section above. The disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the SAINT-GOBAIN mark, as it fully incorporates the mark, with the mere addition of the geographical term “US” and the \".com\" gTLD.<\/span><\/p>\n

(ii) The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name. The Respondent is not commonly known by the disputed domain name, nor has the Complainant authorized or licensed the Respondent to use the SAINT-GOBAIN mark in any manner. Moreover, the Respondent is not using the disputed domain name in connection with any bona fide<\/em> offering of goods or services, nor for any legitimate noncommercial or fair use. Instead, until recently, the disputed domain name resolved to a website template, which supports a presumption of a lack of legitimate interests.<\/span><\/p>\n

(iii) The disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s well-known trademark SAINT-GOBAIN. It is evident that the Respondent was aware of the Complainant’s prior rights and extensive use of the SAINT-GOBAIN mark. The disputed domain name resolves to a template website lacking operator information, and any conceivable use by the Respondent would likely be illegitimate, including trademark infringement or misleading users for commercial gain through confusion with the Complainant’s mark. Furthermore, the configuration of MX servers indicates that the disputed domain name may be actively used for email purposes.<\/p>\n

RESPONDENT: <\/span><\/p>\n

No administratively compliant Response has been filed.<\/span><\/p>", "rights": "

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": [ "Mr. Ho-Hyun Nahm Esq. (Presiding Panelist)" ], "date_of_panel_decision": "2025-05-10 00:00:00", "informal_english_translation": "

The Complainant is the owner of several SAINT-GOBAIN trademarks registered worldwide, including the following international registrations: SAINT-GOBAIN No. 740184, registered on July 26, 2000; SAINT-GOBAIN No. 740183, registered on July 26, 2000; SAINT-GOBAIN No. 596735, registered on November 2, 1992; and SAINT-GOBAIN No. 551682, registered on July 21, 1989.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the Complainant holds numerous domain names incorporating the SAINT-GOBAIN mark, including one registered as early as December 29, 1995. SAINT-GOBAIN is also commonly used as the company name of the Complainant.<\/span><\/p>", "decision_domains": { "saint-gobain-us.com": "TRANSFERRED" } }