GW Pharma Limited v 420group (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 22664 (28 July 2020)

GW Pharma Limited v 420group (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 22664 (28 July 2020)

The Panel found that the domain name is similar to the Complainant's trademark, the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, and the domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith.

Citation
[2020] DRS 22664
Parties
Complainant: GW Pharma Limited; Respondent: 420group
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 July 2020
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

GW Pharma Limited

Complainant

420group

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the Respondent is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the Complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the domain name is similar to the Complainant's trademark, the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, and the domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the Complainant