In Line Duct Cleaning Ltd v Anderton Tiger LLP [2009] DRS 7021 (09 July 2009)

In Line Duct Cleaning Ltd v Anderton Tiger LLP [2009] DRS 7021 (09 July 2009)

The complainant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the domain name in the hands of the respondent is an abusive registration. The respondent acted within contractual rights and there was no evidence of improper conduct or deception.

Citation
[2009] DRS 7021
Parties
Complainant: In Line Duct Cleaning Ltd; Respondent: Anderton Tiger LLP
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 July 2009
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision
Outcome
Complaint dismissed
Legal Topics
Domain Name Registration, Abusive Registration, Company Name Rights
Intellectual Property Contract Law Domain Name Registration Abusive Registration Company Name Rights

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Parties

In Line Duct Cleaning Ltd

Complainant

Anderton Tiger LLP

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has enforceable rights in the name 'In Line Duct Cleaning'
  2. 2 Whether the domain name registration by the respondent constitutes abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the domain name in the hands of the respondent is an abusive registration. The respondent acted within contractual rights and there was no evidence of improper conduct or deception.

Court Disposition

Complaint dismissed

Orders

  • No action required