Luxair -v- Zahur [2003] DRS 1176 (23 October 2003)

Luxair -v- Zahur [2003] DRS 1176 (23 October 2003)

The complainant established rights in the mark LUXAIR, which is identical to the disputed domain name. The respondent failed to provide any explanation for registering a distinctive domain name exclusively associated with the complainant. In the absence of a credible explanation, the complainant discharged its...

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Citation
[2003] DRS 1176
Parties
Complainant: Luxair Societe Luxembourgeoise de Navigation Aerienne S. A.; Respondent: Ahmed Zahur
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert
Outcome
complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trademark Rights, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Disputes Trademark Rights Abusive Registration

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Parties

Luxair Societe Luxembourgeoise de Navigation Aerienne S. A.

Complainant

Ahmed Zahur

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the disputed domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name in the hands of the respondent is an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the mark LUXAIR, which is identical to the disputed domain name. The respondent failed to provide any explanation for registering a distinctive domain name exclusively associated with the complainant. In the absence of a credible explanation, the complainant discharged its burden of proving abusive registration.

Court Disposition

complaint upheld

Orders

  • The domain name luxair.co.uk is to be transferred to the complainant forthwith.