Thereupon it was determined that notwithstanding its untimeliness, the contents of the Response would not have altered the decision hereinafter set forth. The Complainant requests that the domain name be transferred from the Respondent to the Complainant. Also, Respondent s use of the domain name causes confusion in the minds of the trade, consumers, and the public by giving the mistaken impression that Respondent s domain name is in some way associated with Complainant s famous mark. Further, Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name at issue because it is not commonly known by the domain name, nor is Respondent using the domain name in connection with a bona fide use. B. Respondent Respondent has failed to submit a response in this matter.
Complainant is a United States subsidiary of a German corporation.
Complainant manufactures and sells motor vehicles, parts, and accessories. Complainant s marks have become well known to the general public through various, and continuous, advertising campaigns. Complainant does business at wholesale as well as retail levels via licensing agreements with hundreds of dealers. Complainant exercises great care in the selection of licensees, and substantial effort is invested to control the nature and quality of goods and services that are associated with its famous mark. Respondent, Compugraphic, is in no way connected with Complainant s company and has not been granted any authority to utilize Complainant s registered marks.