BJG Solutions Ltd v Andrew Nock (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10762 (24 April 2012)

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

Citation: [2012] DRS 10762
Parties: Complainant: BJG Solutions Ltd; Respondent: Andrew Nock
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 April 2012
Procedural Posture: Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome: Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics: Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

BJG Solutions Ltd

Complainant

Andrew Nock

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the domain name is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the complainant has rights
2 Whether the respondent's registration or use of the domain name is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

Transfer of the disputed domain name to BJG Solutions Ltd