{ "case_number": "CAC-UDRP-107506", "time_of_filling": "2025-05-12 09:13:41", "domain_names": [ "geekbar.org" ], "case_administrator": " Iveta Špiclová (Czech Arbitration Court) (Case admin)", "complainant": [ "Guangdong Qisitech CO., LTD. " ], "complainant_representative": "Lei Zhang (Chofn Intellectual Property)", "respondent": [ "Hamad Zafar" ], "respondent_representative": null, "factual_background": "

The disputed domain name <geekbar.org<\/span>> was created on October 31, 2022 and since at least May 6, 2025, was registered to the Respondent, Hamad Zafar<\/span>, an individual located in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

The disputed domain name operated a website which features and offers for sale a wide range of disposable vape products branded as \"Geek Bar.\"<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the information on the case file, the Registrar confirmed that the Respondent is the current registrant of the disputed domain name and that the language of the registration agreement is English.<\/p>\n

On May 6, 2025, Complainant filed the instant Complaint.<\/p>\n

The facts asserted by the Complainant are not contested by the Respondent because no Response was filed.<\/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:<\/p>\n

The Complainant asserts that it is the independent operator of the GEEK BAR brand, founded in 2015, and that the brand has become one of the most prominent names in the global disposable e-cigarette market. GEEK BAR offers a wide range of products featuring advanced dual-core technology and high-capacity designs. The Complainant claims these innovations have contributed to strong consumer demand and market competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Complainant contends that the brand has global presence, is widely recognized, having received industry awards and participated in major exhibitions. It also maintains a strong digital presence through search engine visibility, YouTube reviews, and partnerships with influencers. A search for “GEEK BAR” on Google predominantly returns results linked to the Complainant, demonstrating public association with the mark.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Complainant states that the disputed domain name is identical to its trademark GEEK BAR disregarding the generic top-level domain “.org.<\/p>\n

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The Complainant asserts that the Respondent lacks rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name because: the Respondent is not commonly known by the disputed domain name; the Respondent has no affiliation, authorization, license or similar with the Complainant; the disputed domain name allegedly impersonates or suggests affiliation with the Complainant without disclosing any relationship, which, according to the Complainant, constitutes misleading use and does not constitute fair use; the Complainant has never directly or indirectly authorized the Respondent to use the trademark GEEK BAR and the corresponding domain names in any form; the content of the associated website is described as extremely relevant to the Complainant’s business, which further contributes to potential consumer confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regarding bad faith registration and use, the Complainant claims that in light of the Complainant’s distinctive trademarks and significant reputation, combined with the use of a misspelling of the trademark and the fact that the disputed domain name redirects to the Complainant’s website, it can be reasonably inferred that the Respondent registered the disputed domain name with the Complainant in mind. The registration was therefore intended to take advantage of the Complainant’s reputation with the aim to create a likelihood of confusion with the Complainant. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Complainant contends that the Respondent was aware of the existence of the GEEK BAR trademark at the time of registration of the disputed domain name. In light of the trademark's surge in global popularity in recent years and the powerful communication reach of the Internet, the Complainant submits that the Respondent’s location is irrelevant to this claim. The Complainant emphasizes that GEEK BAR has acquired a high level of popularity due to its extensive use<\/span>, does not correspond to any word in common use in French, English, or any other language, and that the mark has acquired a high degree of distinctiveness through extensive use.<\/p>\n

The Complainant further asserts that the content of the website is identical to that of the Complainant’s own programme, demonstrating that the Respondent had knowledge of the Complainant’s brand and is intentionally using the disputed domain name in a manner that mimics the Complainant’s official website. The Complainant therefore concludes that the Respondent registered and is using the domain name to attract Internet users for commercial gain by creating a likelihood of confusion with the Complainant’s trademark.<\/p>\n

The Complainant argues that this conduct falls squarely within paragraph 4(b)(iv) of the Policy, namely, using the domain name to intentionally attract users by creating confusion as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of the website. In conjunction with the bad faith use described above, the Complainant submits that the Respondent also acted in bad faith at the time of registration. The Complainant thus contends that the requirements of the Policy have been met and that the disputed domain name should be transferred to it.<\/p>\n

RESPONDENT:<\/p>\n

No administratively compliant response has been filed.<\/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": [ "Claire Kowarsky" ], "date_of_panel_decision": "2025-06-09 00:00:00", "informal_english_translation": "

The Complainant is the owner of trademarks consisting of the term GEEK BAR in numerous countries. Specifically, the Complainant is the owner of the GEEK BAR trademark under:<\/p>\n