The Complainant submits that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights. It submits evidence of its history and reputation under the name and mark SEGA and under a related figurative trademark.
Sega games 2016 software#
The Complainant states that it has supplied video game consoles and software since 1983 and is a prominent multinational company with a formidable Internet presence. The Respondent exhibits evidence that he has used the disputed domain name for the purposes of a website holding page headed “The Sega Games Site”, which states that an unofficial fan site, relating to old Sega games and game systems, is under construction. The Respondent registered the disputed domain name on September 28, 2016.
It is the owner of numerous trademark registrations which comprise or include the mark SEGA, including United States trademark number 2207358 for SEGA registered on Decemfor video game machines and related goods in Class 28. It is a developer and publisher of video games. The Complainant is a company headquartered in Japan with divisions in North America and Europe. The Panel did not request supplemental filings in this proceeding and, having considered the overall circumstances of the case, the Panel declines to consider the Complainant’s supplemental filing. The Complainant submitted a supplemental filing on November 21, 2016. The Panel has submitted the Statement of Acceptance and Declaration of Impartiality and Independence, as required by the Center to ensure compliance with the Rules, paragraph 7. The Panel finds that it was properly constituted. Maier as the sole panelist in this matter on November 21, 2016. The Response was filed with the Center on November 3, 2016. In accordance with the Rules, paragraph 5, the due date for Response was November 3, 2016. In accordance with the Rules, paragraphs 2 and 4, the Center formally notified the Respondent of the Complaint, and the proceedings commenced on October 14, 2016. The Center verified that the Complaint satisfied the formal requirements of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the “Policy” or “UDRP”), the Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the “Rules”), and the WIPO Supplemental Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the “Supplemental Rules”).
Sega games 2016 verification#
On October 10, 2016, the Registrar transmitted by email to the Center its verification response confirming that the Respondent is listed as the registrant and providing the contact details. On October 8, 2016, the Respondent submitted an email requesting a copy of the Complaint on file. On October 7, 2016, the Center transmitted by email to the Registrar a request for registrar verification in connection with the disputed domain name. The Complaint was filed with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the “Center”) on October 7, 2016. The disputed domain name is registered with Go France Domains, LLC (the “Registrar”). The Respondent is Amman Sabet of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America (“United States”), self-represented. of Tokyo, Japan, represented by Smart & Biggar, Canada.
WIPO Domain Name Decision: D2016-2060 WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center ADMINISTRATIVE PANEL DECISION SEGA Games Co., Ltd.