The Center acknowledged receipt of the Complaint on August 11, 2000. The Center advised the Respondent that a response was due by September 24, 2000. Notification of said appointment was communicated to the Parties by e-mail on the same date. The Administrative Panel concludes that it was properly constituted and appointed. Because the Respondent has not answered the Complaint, the following facts submitted by the Complainant are undisputed.
CME maintains offices in Chicago, London and Tokyo.
Many millions of dollars have been spent in connection with such advertising, which has been disseminated through printed literature and via the Internet. The mark has acquired distinctiveness and fame. Complainant submits that Respondent does not own a trademark registration covering the mark. The Respondent registered the domain names in dispute in December 1999 or January 2000. The Respondent did not file a Reply.