The Complainant is a French company specialised in the production, processing and distribution of materials for the construction and industrial markets. The Complainant is now one of the leading industrial groups in the world with a turnover of approximately 46,6 billion Euros and 161,000 employees in 2024.<\/p>\n
The disputed domain name was registered on 2 November 2026 allegedly by an individual located in Jordan. At the time of the filing of the Complaint, the disputed domain name resolved to a webpage reproducing the Complainant's mark and providing information on the Danish company \"SAINT-GOBAIN Denmark A\/S\". The website promoted the sale of high-quality hardware, heating systems, and construction materials.<\/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 name should be transferred to it.<\/p>\n
In particular, the Complainant contends that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its SAINT-GOBAIN mark as it fully incorporates this mark. The mere addition of the letters \"co\" cannot prevent a finding of confusing similarity. <\/p>\n
The Complainant further contends that the Respondent lacks rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name. The Respondent is not a licensee of the Complainant, nor has it ever been authorized by the Complainant to make use of the Complainant's SAINT-GOBAIN mark in any manner whatsoever, including as part of the disputed domain name. According to the Complainant, the Respondent registered the disputed domain name in order to profit from the reputation of the SAINT-GOBAIN mark by offering services in direct competition with the Complainant. Accordingly, the Respondent cannot be considered to be using the disputed domain name in connection with a bona fide offering of goods or services.<\/p>\n
Lastly, the Complainant maintains that the disputed domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith. The SAINT-GOBAIN mark has been used extensively worldwide well before the registration date of the disputed domain name. Given the reputation and distinctiveness of the Complainant's trademark, it is reasonable to infer that the Respondent registered and is using the disputed domain name with full knowledge of the Complainant's mark.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the disputed domain name resolves to a website offering construction materials that directly compete with those of the Complainant. Accordingly, the Complainant contends that the Respondent has used the disputed domain name to intentionally divert Internet users searching for the Complainant to the Respondent's competing website, thereby creating a likelihood of confusion with the Complainant's mark for the Respondent's commercial gain.<\/p>\n
Finally, the Complainant notes that the disputed domain name has been configured with Mail Exchange (MX) records, indicating that it may be actively used for email purposes. This further supports a finding of bad faith. <\/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": [ "Angelica Lodigiani" ], "date_of_panel_decision": "2026-04-02 00:00:00", "informal_english_translation": "
The Complainant is the owner of the following trademarks:<\/p>\n
- SAINT-GOBAIN (figurative), International registration No. 740184, registered on 26 July 2000, for goods and services in classes 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 37, 38, 40, 42<\/span>;<\/p>\n - SAINT-GOBAIN (word), International registration No. 740183, registered on 26 July 2000, for goods and services in classes 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 37, 38, 40, 42<\/span>; <\/p>\n - SAINT-GOBAIN (figurative), International registration No. 596735, registered on 2 November 1992, for goods and services in classes 01, 06, 09, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24<\/span>;<\/p>\n - SAINT-GOBAIN (figurative), US trademark registration No. 1648605, registered on 25 June 1991, for goods in classes 11, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 19<\/span>;<\/p>\n - SAINT-GOBAIN (figurative), International registration No. 551682, registered on 21 July 1989, for goods and services in classes 01, 06, 07, 09, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 37, 39, 41<\/span>.<\/p>\n Moreover, the Complainant is the owner of the domain name <saint-gobain.com>, registered on December 29, 1995, and is part of the Complainant's company name.<\/p>",
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