{ "case_number": "CAC-UDRP-108519", "time_of_filling": "2026-03-27 08:38:07", "domain_names": [ "arcelormittalkryvyirihpjsc.com" ], "case_administrator": "Olga Dvořáková (Case admin)", "complainant": [ "ARCELORMITTAL" ], "complainant_representative": "NAMESHIELD S.A.S.", "respondent": [ "Ivan Eliseev" ], "respondent_representative": null, "factual_background": "

The Complainant is the largest steel producing company in the world and is the market leader in steel for use in automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging with 58.1 million tons of crude steel made in 2023. It holds sizeable captive supplies of raw materials and operates extensive distribution networks. It has an international reputation. In its niche it is well-known as attested to by earlier cases entering awards transferring infringing domain names to its account. <\/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": "

Parties Contentions<\/p>\n

COMPLAINANT<\/p>\n

Complainant contends<\/p>\n

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  1. The disputed domain name <arceloxmeittatrades.com> (registered on March 12, 2024), which currently resolves to a website related to cryptocurrency, is confusingly similar to its trademark ARCELOR. It is also confusingly similar to the Complainant's domain name <arcelormeittaltrades.com> although the Panel points out that a domain name is not a trademark. Nevertheless, the trademark ARCELOR® is recognizable in the typosquatted version of the disputed domain name (\"arcelox\" substituting an \"x\" or an \"r\").<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. As ARCELOR® is exclusively associated with Complainant, and as Respondent has appropriated the trademark to resolve to a website regarding cryptocurrency, the Respondent lacks rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name and its registration is abusive and in violation of the UDRP.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. The disputed domain name is allegedly operated by the company ARCELORMEITTER TRADES. However, there is no clear information to identify this company on the website. Indeed, there is no legal address nor company number. The only contact information on the related website is an email address using the Complainant’s domain name (support@) <arcelormeittertrades.com>, the same tactic used by another registrant which was the subject of an earlier decision for the transfer of the domain name in favor of the Complainant, ARCELORMITTAL v. Carolyn G. Olson (jitecer), CAC-UDRP-106160.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. As the website to which the disputed domain name resolves is mala fides and as the Respondent uses the disputed domain name to attract Internet users by creating a likelihood of confusion between the disputed domain name and the Complainant’s trademark for its commercial gain the Respondent registered and is using the disputed domain name in bad faith.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          RESPONDENT:<\/p>\n

          The Respondent has not appeared formally or informally to controvert the evidence submitted by the Complainant.<\/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": [ "Gerald Levine Ph.D, Esq." ], "date_of_panel_decision": "2026-04-27 00:00:00", "informal_english_translation": "

          The Complainant is the owner of the international trademark n° 778212 ARCELOR registered on February 25, 2002. The Complainant also owns an important domain names portfolio including the same distinctive wording ARCELOR, such as <arcelor.com> registered and used since August 29, 2001 <arcelormittaltrades.com> registered since July 6, 2022 and <arcelormeittertrades.com> registered since December 23 , 2023.<\/p>", "decision_domains": { "arcelormittalkryvyirihpjsc.com": "TRANSFERRED" }, "panelist": null, "panellists_text": null }