VKR Holding A / S v A J HOOPER (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 10029 (13 August 2011)

VKR Holding A / S v A J HOOPER (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 10029 (13 August 2011)

The complainant established rights in the relevant mark and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy.

Citation
[2011] DRS 10029
Parties
Complainant: VKR Holding A / S; Respondent: A J HOOPER
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 August 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

VKR Holding A / S

Complainant

A J HOOPER

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark which is identical or similar to the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the relevant mark and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant.