{ "case_number": "CAC-UDRP-108405", "time_of_filling": "2026-02-12 09:46:35", "domain_names": [ "trade-point-farrowball.com", "trade-point-goodhome.com", "tradepointshop.com", "tradepointstore.com", "tradepointus.com" ], "case_administrator": "Olga Dvořáková (Case admin)", "complainant": [ "B&Q Limited" ], "complainant_representative": "Michele Provera (Convey srl)", "respondent": [ "Cherryk Geraldine (NIL)", "Maria Kristensen", "Troy R Palmer", "Avendano Derek" ], "respondent_representative": null, "factual_background": "

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

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

The Complainant, B&Q Limited, founded in 1969, is a leading retailer of DIY and home improvement products in Europe. As a subsidiary of Kingfisher plc, it operates over 300 stores in the UK and Ireland. Its \"TradePoint\" brand, launched in 2010 as a specialized trade membership scheme, is a cornerstone of its commercial identity, accounting for a significant percentage of its total annual sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

According to the registrar verification included with the Complaint, the disputed domain names were registered on the following dates:<\/p>\n

<trade-point-farrowball.com>, registered on December 4, 2025;<\/span><\/p>\n

 <trade-point-goodhome.com>, registered on December 4, 2025;<\/span><\/p>\n

<tradepointshop.com>, registered on November 22, 2025;<\/span><\/p>\n

<tradepointstore.com>, registered on November 17, 2025;<\/span><\/p>\n

 <tradepointus.com>, registered on November 23, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

Evidence submitted by the Complainant demonstrates that the disputed domain names resolve to websites selling products identical or highly similar to those of the Complainant. These sites utilize the TRADE POINT mark and the Complainant's proprietary brand imagery to impersonate 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 names.<\/p>", "no_response_filed": "

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

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

The disputed domain names are under common control, despite several different registrant details.<\/span><\/p>\n

The disputed domain names are confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademark TRADE POINT, as the mark is incorporated in its entirety. The addition of generic, geographic or descriptive \/ industry-related terms such as “farrowball” (a paint brand sold by the Complainant), “goodhome” (a Complainant’s private label), as well as the terms “us”, “store”, and “shop” does not prevent a finding of confusing similarity. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain names. The Complainant submits that it has established a prima facie case, noting that the Respondent is not commonly known by the disputed domain names, is not affiliated with the Complainant, and has no authorization to use the TRADE POINT mark. The Complainant further submits that the disputed domain names resolve to online stores selling goods identical to those offered by the Complainant and displaying the Complainant’s trademarks, thereby impersonating the Complainant and misleading Internet users into believing that the websites are affiliated with or endorsed by the Complainant.<\/span><\/p>\n

The disputed domain names were registered and are being used in bad faith. The Respondent was clearly aware of the well-known TRADE POINT trademarks. By impersonating the Complainant to divert customers for commercial gain, the Respondent is intentionally exploiting the Complainant’s reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n

RESPONDENT<\/strong>: <\/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 names are 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 names (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 names have been registered and are 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": "2026-03-18 00:00:00", "informal_english_translation": "

The Complainant relies on its registered trademark rights in the mark TRADE POINT in the United Kingdom and the European Union, covering a wide range of products and services. These registrations include UK TM No. UK0002507302A (registered July 31, 2009) and EUIPO TM No. 018300789 (registered May 18, 2022), among others. <\/span><\/p>\n

These registrations predate the registration of the disputed domain names, which were created between November and December 2025.  <\/p>\n

The Panel is satisfied that these registrations establish trademark rights in the mark TRADE POINT for the purposes of the Policy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Further, the Complainant operates its business using the domain names <trade-point.co.uk> (registered July 31, 2008) and <trade-point.com> (registered July 24, 2012). According to the Complainant, both domains resolve to the Complainant’s official website at https:\/\/www.diy.com\/<\/a> and are used in connection with home improvement and DIY services although the Panel notes that both currently resolve to <trade-point.co.uk>. This discrepancy is not material to the discussion or outcome of this case. <\/span><\/p>", "decision_domains": { "trade-point-farrowball.com": "TRANSFERRED", "trade-point-goodhome.com": "TRANSFERRED", "tradepointshop.com": "TRANSFERRED", "tradepointstore.com": "TRANSFERRED", "tradepointus.com": "TRANSFERRED" }, "panelist": null, "panellists_text": null }