{ "case_number": "CAC-UDRP-108035", "time_of_filling": "2025-10-10 07:52:43", "domain_names": [ "arcelrmittal.online" ], "case_administrator": " Iveta Špiclová (Czech Arbitration Court) (Case admin)", "complainant": [ "ARCELORMITTAL" ], "complainant_representative": "NAMESHIELD S.A.S.", "respondent": [ "Henrique Gomes" ], "respondent_representative": null, "factual_background": "

Key aspects of the Complainant’s contentions are summarized below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Complainant’s Background<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Complainant, ArcelorMittal, is a globally recognized company specializing in steel production and related industrial services. It is the largest steel producer worldwide, which operates extensive distribution networks worldwide. It<\/span> holds a leading market position in various sectors such as automotive, construction, household appliances, and packaging, producing 57.9 million tons of crude steel in 2024.<\/p>\n

Registration of the Disputed Domain Name<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the Complainant and the corresponding WHOIS records, the disputed domain name <arcelrmittal.online<\/span>> was registered on October 7, 2025. According to screenshot evidence provided with the complaint, the disputed domain name resolved to a website offering steel-related services in direct competition with those of the Complainant.<\/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

The Complainant’s contentions may be summarized as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademark ARCELORMITTAL, differing only by the omission of the letter “O”, a form of typosquatting intended to create confusing similarity and mislead Internet users.<\/li>\n
  2. The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name. The Respondent is not commonly known by the disputed domain name, as confirmed by the WHOIS record, and has no business or legal relationship with the Complainant. No license or authorization has been granted to the Respondent to use or register the Complainant’s trademark. Furthermore, the disputed domain name resolves to a website offering competing steel-related services, which cannot constitute a bona fide offering of goods or services or a legitimate noncommercial or fair use under the Policy.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The disputed domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith. It is identical to the Complainant’s well-known trademark ARCELORMITTAL and the Respondent was clearly aware of this mark at the time of registration. The disputed domain name resolves to a website offering competing steel-related services, demonstrating an intent to exploit the Complainant’s reputation and divert Internet users for commercial gain. Such conduct constitutes bad faith registration and use under the Policy.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Complainant contends that the requirements of the Policy have been met and that the disputed domain name should be transferred to it.<\/span><\/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": "2025-11-12 00:00:00", "informal_english_translation": "

    The Complainant relies on its registered trademark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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    Mark<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Territory<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Registration No.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Application Date<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Registration Date<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Classes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    ARCELORMITTAL<\/p>\n

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     <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    WIPO<\/p>\n

    Designations: AU, BQ, CW, EM, GE, IS, JP, KR, NO, SG, SX, SY, TR, US, UZ, AL, AM, AZ, BA, BY, CH, CN, CU, DZ, EG, HR, IR, KE, KG, KP, KZ, LR, MA, MC, MD, ME, MK, MN, RS, RU, SD, SM, TJ, UA, VN<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    947686<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    03\/08\/2007<\/p>\n

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     <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    03\/08\/2007<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    6, 7, 9, 12, 19, 21, 39, 40, 41, 42<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Further, the Complainant operates its business using its domain name <arcelormittal.com>, registered since January 27, 2006.<\/p>", "decision_domains": { "arcelrmittal.online": "TRANSFERRED" }, "panelist": null, "panellists_text": null }