Ferring B.V. v Andrew Mclean (Full Decision _Transfer) [2015] DRS 15294 (05 March 2015)

Ferring B.V. v Andrew Mclean (Full Decision _Transfer) [2015] DRS 15294 (05 March 2015)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and mark, and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Policy, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Citation
[2015] DRS 15294
Parties
Complainant: Ferring B. V.; Respondent: Andrew Mclean
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 March 2015
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Law Domain Name Dispute Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Ferring B. V.

Complainant

Andrew Mclean

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and mark, and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Policy, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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