{
    "case_number": "CAC-UDRP-108332",
    "time_of_filling": "2026-02-24 10:06:01",
    "domain_names": [
        "karhushoes.com"
    ],
    "case_administrator": "Olga Dvořáková (Case admin)",
    "complainant": [
        "Karhu Holding B.V."
    ],
    "complainant_representative": "Coöperatie SNB-REACT U.A.",
    "respondent": [
        "Domain Admin"
    ],
    "respondent_representative": null,
    "factual_background": "<p>It results from the Complainant&rsquo;s undisputed allegations that it was founded in 1916 in Helsinki and originally produced skis, spikes, and track equipment and became known for outfitting Olympic athletes. Over the last decades, it introduced innovations such as air cushioning and Fulcrum technology in running shoes, solidifying its reputation for performance and comfort. Today, it offers premium running shoes, lifestyle sneakers, and sports apparel and operates internationally, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Complainant uses the domain name &lt; karhu.com &gt;, registered on April 12, 1999, for its official website.<\/p>\n<p>The disputed domain name &lt; karhushoes.com &gt; was registered on November 7, 2025. The undisputed evidence provided by the Complainant proves that it resolved to a parking page displaying Pay-Per-Click (&ldquo;PPC&rdquo;) links and the indication &ldquo;<em>The domain <\/em><em>karhushoes.com may be for sale. Click here to inquire about this domain<\/em>.&rdquo;<\/p>",
    "other_legal_proceedings": "<p>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": "<p><br \/>The Complainant contends that the requirements of the Policy have been met and that the disputed domain name should be transferred to it. <br \/>No administratively compliant Response has been filed.<\/p>",
    "rights": "<p>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": "<p>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": "<p>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": "<p>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": [
        "Dr. Federica Togo"
    ],
    "date_of_panel_decision": "2026-04-01 00:00:00",
    "informal_english_translation": "<p>The Complainant is the registered owner of many trademarks for KARHU, e.g. European Union trademark registration no. 006954903 KARHU (word), registered on 15\/07\/2010 for goods in classes 18, 25 and 28; US national trademark registration No. 907891 for KARHU, registered on February 16, 1971, for goods and services of classes 10, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25 and 28.<\/p>",
    "decision_domains": {
        "karhushoes.com": "TRANSFERRED"
    },
    "panelist": null,
    "panellists_text": null
}