{ "case_number": "CAC-UDRP-108741", "time_of_filling": "2026-06-23 09:36:08", "domain_names": [ "metamoongeekbar.com" ], "case_administrator": "Olga Dvořáková (Case admin)", "complainant": [ "Guangdong Qisitech CO., LTD." ], "complainant_representative": "Lei Zhang (Chofn Intellectual Property)", "respondent": [ "Dickson oru" ], "respondent_representative": null, "factual_background": "

The Complainant, established in 2016, is engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and international distribution of disposable electronic cigarette products under the GEEK BAR trademark. Since its establishment, GEEK BAR products have been marketed and sold in numerous jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, the United States, countries in the Middle East, and other European markets, resulting in substantial market penetration and the development of a significant global customer base.<\/p>\n

The Complainant has also operated domain name <geekbar.com>.<\/p>\n

The disputed domain name was registered on September 29, 2024.  At the time of this Decision, the disputed domain name resolves to a commercial website prominently displaying the GEEK BAR trademark and logo, reproducing images of GEEK BAR-branded products, and featuring “Shop”, “Cart”, and “Checkout” sections through which such products are presented for sale.<\/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<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Complainant asserts that each of the elements enumerated in paragraph 4(a) of the Policy and the corresponding provisions in the Rules have been satisfied. In particular, the Complainant asserts that:<\/p>\n

(1) the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s trademark, since it incorporates the GEEK BAR mark in its entirety. The prefix \"metamoon” and the omission of spaces between words is a technical necessity of the domain name system does not prevent confusion. The gTLD “.com” does not prevent the likelihood of confusion between the disputed domain name and the Complainant and its trademark;<\/p>\n

(2) the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name.  The Respondent is not affiliated with the Complainant, has no license or authorization to use the GEEK BAR mark, and is not commonly known by the disputed domain name. The Complainant also claims that the term “metamoon” refers to a specific flavor within the Complainant’s GEEK BAR Pulse product range, and its combination with the GEEK BAR trademark creates the impression that the disputed domain name leads to an official page dedicated to that product. The Complainant submits that this impression is reinforced by the associated website, which prominently reproduces the GEEK BAR trademark and logo, presents various GEEK BAR product editions, and uses promotional content without disclosing the Respondent’s lack of affiliation with the Complainant.  The Complainant also argues that the Respondent cannot rely on the reseller principles set out in Oki Data<\/em>. Such conduct negates any claim of legitimate interests; <\/p>\n

(3) the disputed domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith. Registering the disputed domain name so obviously connected to a well-known mark without authorization is itself evidence of bad faith. Since the disputed domain name incorporates the Complainant’s GEEK BAR mark with the addition of the term “metamoon”, there is reason to believe that the Respondent registered the disputed domain name with full knowledge of the Complainant's trademark. The disputed domain name resolves to a commercial website that prominently reproduces the GEEK BAR trademark and logo, product imagery, product names, and promotional content relating to various GEEK BAR Pulse editions. Such use of the disputed domain name creates the false impression that the website is an official or authorized GEEK BAR platform and is intended to attract Internet users for commercial gain by creating a likelihood of confusion as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of the website.<\/p>\n

The Complainant requests transfer of the disputed domain name.<\/p>\n

The Respondent<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant’s contentions.<\/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": [ "Ganna Prokhorova" ], "date_of_panel_decision": "2026-07-23 00:00:00", "informal_english_translation": "

The Complainant is the owner of multiple trademark registrations incorporating GEEK BAR, including, inter alia:<\/p>\n