{ "case_number": "CAC-UDRP-107992", "time_of_filling": "2025-09-24 09:18:48", "domain_names": [ "jcdecauxhk.com" ], "case_administrator": " Iveta Špiclová (Czech Arbitration Court) (Case admin)", "complainant": [ "JCDECAUX SE" ], "complainant_representative": "NAMESHIELD S.A.S.", "respondent": [ "Kin Ching Cheung (Cheung Kin Ching)" ], "respondent_representative": null, "factual_background": "

The Complainant is the world leader in outdoor advertising. The Complainant was founded in 1964 and is present on the three principal segments of outdoor advertising market: street furniture, transport advertising and billboard advertising. The Complainant also owns an important domain names portfolio, including the domain name <jcdecaux.com>.<\/p>\n

The disputed domain name <jcdecauxhk.com> was registered on September 19, 2025 and resolves to a webmail server page. MX records are configured on the disputed domain name.<\/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<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. THE DISPUTED DOMAIN NAME IS IDENTICAL OR CONFUSINGLY SIMILAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Complainant states that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its trademark JCDECAUX. The only difference lies in the addition of the geographical term “hk” to trademark JCDECAUX in the domain name.

It does not change the overall impression of the designation as being connected to the Complainant’s trademark JCDECAUX. It does not prevent the likelihood of confusion between the disputed domain name and the Complainant, its trademark and the domain names associated.

Furthermore, the Complainant contends that the addition of the gTLD “.com” is a standard registration requirement and may be disregarded when assessing the likelihood of confusion between the disputed domain name and the Complainant, its trademark and its domain names associated.

B. RESPONDENT HAS NO RIGHTS OR LEGITIMATE INTEREST IN RESPECT OF THE DISPUTED DOMAIN NAME<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Complainant has not found that the Respondent is commonly known by the disputed domain name or that it has legitimate interest in the disputed domain name, and the Complainant has never granted the Respondent with any rights to use the JCDECAUX trademark.<\/p>\n

The Complainant equally submits that the Respondent is not using the domain name in connection with a bona fide offering of goods or services. The disputed domain name resolves to a server page, and MX records are configured on the disputed domain name.<\/p>\n

Thus, in accordance with the foregoing, the Complainant contends that the Respondent has no right or legitimate interest in respect of the disputed domain name.

C. THE DISPUTED DOMAIN NAME WAS REGISTERED AND IS BEING USED IN BAD FAITH
<\/strong>The Complainant contends that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its distinctive trademark JCDECAUX. The Complainant’s trademark JCDECAUX is widely known. Past panels have confirmed the notoriety of the trademark JCDECAUX.<\/p>\n

Given the distinctiveness of the Complainant's trademark and reputation and the fact exposed above, it is reasonable to infer that the Respondent has registered the domain name with full knowledge of the Complainant's trademark. Moreover, the Complainant states that the use of the geographical term “hk” in the disputed domain name was most likely done to confuse internet users by creating a similarity between the disputed domain name and the Complainant.<\/p>\n

The fact that MX records are linked to the disputed domain name is a further element of the Respondent's bad faith.<\/p>\n

RESPONDENT
<\/strong>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": [ "Arthur Fouré" ], "date_of_panel_decision": "2025-10-21 00:00:00", "informal_english_translation": "

The Complainant has provided evidence of ownership of the following trademark:<\/p>\n