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CAC · Case No. CAC-UDRP-107922

Chewyoutlets.top

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The Panel found that <chewyoutlets.top> was confusingly similar to the CHEWY mark, that the Respondent lacked rights or legitimate interests, and that the domain was registered and used in bad faith to mislead consumers through deliberate imitation of the Complainant's branding. The Panel ordered transfer to the Complainant.

Outcome
Transfer
At a glance
Provider
CAC
Outcome
Transfer
Decision date
2025-10-15
Panelist(s)
Yana Zhou
Complainant
Chewy, Inc.
Respondent
ren wei
Law firm
RODENBAUGH LAW LLC
Disputed domain(s)
chewyoutlets.top
Citation weightCited by 1 later decision · relies on 2 authorities
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Outcome & remedy
Complaint granted. Panel ordered transfer of chewyoutlets.top.
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The Panel found that the Respondent registered the domain with knowledge of the CHEWY mark and used it to mislead consumers. Deliberate imitation of CHEWY branding supported bad faith under paragraph 4(b)(iv) of the Policy.

The three-part test
Identical or confusingly similarMet
Rights or legitimate interestsMet
Registered and used in bad faithMet

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Case details
Provider
CAC
Outcome
Transfer
Decision date
2025-10-15
Panel
Yana Zhou
Full decision
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Case number CAC-UDRP-107922 Time of filing 2025-09-05 00:04:39 Domain names chewyoutlets.top Case administrator Organization Iveta Špiclová (Czech Arbitration Court) (Case admin) Complainant Organization Chewy, Inc. Complainant representative Organization RODENBAUGH LAW LLC Respondent Name ren wei Other Legal Proceedings The Panel is not aware of any pending or concluded legal proceedings concerning the domain name <chewyoutlets.top> ('the disputed domain name'). Identification Of Rights The Complainant, Chewy, Inc., is the proprietor of multiple CHEWY trade mark registrations across several jurisdictions, among them the United States, Europe, and Australia. Notable registrations are as follows: • US trade mark registration no. 5028009, filed on 15 April 2015, for the mark CHEWY, in class 35 of the Nice Classification; • EU trade mark registration no. 018513701, filed on 14 July 2021, for the mark CHEWY, in class 9 of the Nice Classification; and • Australian trade mark registration no. 2060121, filed on 2 January 2020, for the mark CHEWY, in class 35 of the Nice Classification (Collectively, 'the Complainant's trade mark' or 'the trade mark CHEWY'). The disputed domain name <chewyoutlets.top> was registered on 3 September 2025. It currently resolves to a landing page stating: 'C***Y This store is under construction' The Complainant has provided evidence of an active website linked to the Respondent, which appears to imitate the Complainant's legitimate online presence. Factual Background A. Complainant's Factual Assertions The Complainant operates one of the largest online retail stores specialising in pet supplies and wellness-related services. Founded in 2011, it ranked #362 on the Fortune 500 list by 2023, and by 2024 reported nearly USD 12 billion in net sales. Its principal website, www.chewy.com, has been in use since April 2004 and prominently features the trade mark CHEWY. B. Respondent's Factual Assertions The Respondent has failed to submit any response in this ADR Proceeding. Parties Contentions A. Complainant's Submissions A.1 Preliminary Issue - Language of the Proceeding Request The registration agreement for the disputed domain name <chewyoutlets.top> is Chinese. The Complainant requests English as the language of the proceeding, on the basis that: • The disputed domain name registration and website content are in English; • The website at the disputed domain name duplicates the Complainant's English-language website and targets an English-speaking audience; • Prior fraudulent advertisements by the Respondent were in English; • The Respondent has been party to a previous UDRP case conducted in English (Williams-Sonoma, Inc. v. Bee Seth Seth; 博思云科技(浙江)有限公司 (Boss Cloud Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.); junhao luo; and ren wei, WIPO Case No. D2025-1227); and • Translation of the Complainant would be inefficient and disproportionate. A.2 Substantive grounds The Complainant's contentions may be summarised as follows: A.2.1 The disputed domain name is confusingly similar to a trade mark in which the Complainant has rights The disputed domain name <chewyoutlets.top> incorporates the trade mark CHEWY in its entirety. The addition of the descriptive term 'outlets' and the generic Top-Level Domain ('TLD') <.top> do not dispel the overall impression of similarity. Consistent with established UDRP authority (WIPO Overview of WIPO Panel Views on Selected UDRP Questions, Third Edition, section 1.8), such additions are insufficient to avoid a finding of confusing similarity. A.2.2 The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name The Respondent has not been authorised by the Complainant to use the trade mark CHEWY. Nor is there any evidence that the Respondent is commonly known by the disputed domain name or engaged in bona fide trading activity. The imitation of the Complainant's brand for commercial gain cannot constitute legitimate or fair use. A.2.3 The Respondent registered and is using the disputed domain name in bad faith The Respondent's conduct demonstrates clear bad faith. The disputed domain name was registered long after the Complainant's trade mark became well-known and has been used to mislead Internet users into believing an affiliation with the Complainant. Such conduct falls squarely within paragraph 4(b)(iv) of the UDRP Policy – intentionally attracting users for commercial gain by creating confusion with the Complainant's trade mark. A.2.4 Relief sought The Complainant seeks transfer of the disputed domain name. B. Respondent's Submissions No Response was filed. The Panel therefore proceeds on the unchallenged evidence before it. Rights The Complainant has, to the satisfaction of the Panel, shown that the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trade mark in which the Complainant has rights (within the meaning of paragraph 4(a)(i) of the UDRP Policy). 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 UDRP Policy). 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 UDRP Policy). Procedural Factors 1. Language determination Under Rule 11 of the UDRP Rules, the Panel may determine the language of the proceeding. Having considered the factors outlined in CAC Case no. 104144 (Writera test), including the English content of the disputed domain name string and website, the Respondent's prior English-language conduct, and the absence of any Response, the Panel concludes that English is appropriate. This ensures efficiency and fairness while avoiding unnecessary delay or expense. 2. Procedural compliance All procedural requirements have been duly met. The matter is properly before the Panel. Principal Reasons for the Decision A. Applicable Legal Framework Pursuant to Rule 15 of the UDRP Rules, the Panel shall base its determination on the statements and documents submitted, together with the UDRP Policy, UDRP Rules, and any pertinent rules and principles of law. The Complainant must establish three essential elements under paragraph 4(a) of the UDRP Policy: i. The disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trade mark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights; ii. The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name; and iii. The disputed domain name has been registered and is being used in bad faith. These elements collectively constitute 'the requirements of the UDRP Policy'. The standard of proof is on the balance of probabilities. B. Identical or Confusingly Similar The trade mark CHEWY has been registered for nearly a decade prior to the registration of the disputed domain name; its full incorporation renders the disputed domain name confusingly similar. The addition of the word 'outlets' merely amplifies the risk of confusion by suggesting an authorised retail channel. The first requirement of the UDRP Policy is satisfied. C. Rights or Legitimate Interests There is no evidence that the Respondent is commonly known by the disputed domain name, nor that it is engaged in legitimate commercial. The imitation of the Complainant's brand cannot be construed as bona fide. The second requirement of the UDRP Policy is therefore satisfied. D. Registered and Used in Bad Faith The evidence demonstrates that the Respondent registered the disputed domain name with knowledge of the Complainant's trade mark and has used it to mislead consumers. The deliberate imitation of CHEWY's branding and the absence of any credible alternative explanation support a finding of bad faith under paragraph 4(b)(iv) of the UDRP Policy. Thus, the Complainant has met all three requirements of the UDRP Policy. E. Decision For the reasons stated, in accordance with paragraph 4(a) of the UDRP Policy and Rule 15 of the UDRP Rules, the Panel orders that the disputed domain name <chewyoutlets.top> be transferred to the Complainant. For all the reasons stated above, the Complaint is Accepted and the disputed domain name(s) is (are) to be chewyoutlets.top: Transferred PANELLISTS Name Yana Zhou Date of Panel Decision 2025-10-15 Publish the Decision

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