The Complainant is Burberry Limited, established in 1856 in England. It is a global luxury brand involved in the design, manufacture, advertising, distribution and sale of high-quality apparel, bags, scarves, cosmetics, perfumes, glasses, and other accessories.
Since 1856, Complainant has continuously used the BURBERRY word mark in connection with its products and services. Currently, the Complainant operates over 400 retail, outlet and concession locations around the world. Its merchandise is also sold in department stores, boutiques, and online at Burberry.com, and in other authorized retail establishments. Burberry has spent substantial time, effort and money advertising, promoting and protecting its various trademarks, including the BURBERRY word mark. As a result, the BURBERRY word mark has become internationally famous and has acquired a very valuable goodwill. It is considered one of the most valuable fashion brands worldwide. In the 2024 Fiscal Year, the Complainant’s revenue was £2,461 million as outlined in the Burberry Fiscal Year 2024\/25 Annual Report.<\/p>\n
The seven disputed domain names are:
burberry-cqq.shop, burberry-outlet.shop, burberry-outlets.shop, burberry-us.shop, us-burberry.shop, us-burberry-cqm.shop,
and burberry-vip.top.<\/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": "
The Complainant contends that the requirements of the Policy have been met and that the disputed domain names should be transferred to it.<\/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": "
Consolidation<\/p>\n
The Panel accepts the request for consolidation. Although two nominal registrants are listed, the evidence shows strong indicia of common control:
(i) similar domain name patterns incorporating the BURBERRY mark with generic or geographic terms;
(ii) registration through the same registrar;
(iii) registrations within a short time frame;
(iv) highly similar website content and commercial purpose;
(v) similar registrant data patterns and contact details.<\/p>\n
Applying established UDRP principles, including CAC Case 103259 (joyaspandora.net), the Panel finds it more likely than not that the disputed domain names are subject to common control. Consolidation is therefore procedurally efficient and fair.<\/p>\n
The Panel also accepts the request for the proceedings and the decision to be provided in English as this is provided for in the Registrar’s Agreement. <\/p>\n
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": [ "Victoria McEvedy" ], "date_of_panel_decision": "2025-12-18 00:00:00", "informal_english_translation": "
The Complainant owns an international portfolio of registered trademarks including the following:
o UKTM no. 405317 registered on 18 June 1920, in classes 24 and 25.
o UKTM no. 1428264 registered on 29 November 1991, in classes 14, 18 and 25.
o UKTM no. 2225986 registered on 25 August 2000, in classes 3, 18, and 25.
o UKTM no. 2299458 registered on 4 October 2002, in classes 9 and 14.
o EUTM no. 1058312 registered on 27 March 2000, in classes 3, 18 and 25.
o EUTM no. 2680460 registered on 31 July 2003, in classes 9, 14 and 16.
o USTM no. 260843 registered on 27 August 1929, in classes 10, 25 and 26.
o USTM no. 1133122 registered on 15 April 1980, in class 18.
o USTM no. 3879249 registered on 23 November 2010, in class 25.
o USTM no. 2624684 registered on 24 September 2022, in class 35. <\/p>\n
The Complainant has also registered the Burberry.com domain name, on 17 January 1997 and the Complainant operates e-commerce websites in over 27 countries.<\/p>\n
Panels in the following cases have found the Complainant’s mark is well-known or famous.
a. WIPO Case No. D2005-1114 <burberrybluelabel.com> “The Panel finds that the trademark BURBERRY is a unique and well-known trademark on a worldwide level (…)”
b. WIPO Case D2006-0186 <e-burberry.com>, “the Complainant’s trademark, BURBERRY, has become internationally famous.”
c. WIPO Case No. D2006-1076 <burberryapparel.com>: “BURBERRY” is a well-known and distinctive designation that is entitled to a strong level of protection” (cited in WIPO Case C2011-0132 (<BurberryWatchesStore.com>).
d. WIPO Case No. D2010-1304 <BurberryBeauty.com>: “[…] the trademark is highly recognizable and famous, as in the instant case. In fact, Complainant has provided sufficient evidence that the trademark BURBERRY is well known.”
e. CAC- Case No. 104567 < com>, < berberry.com> “ […] In consideration of the reputation achieved by \"BURBERRY\" it is clear that the Respondent was surely aware of the Complainant’s trademark when he registered the domain names..”<\/p>",
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"burberry-outlet.shop": "TRANSFERRED",
"burberry-outlets.shop": "TRANSFERRED",
"burberry-us.shop": "TRANSFERRED",
"us-burberry-cqm.shop": "TRANSFERRED",
"us-burberry.shop": "TRANSFERRED",
"burberry-vip.top": "TRANSFERRED"
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