Vista Computer Services Ltd -v- Ankostuff Ltd [2002] DRS 145 (7 February 2002)

Vista Computer Services Ltd -v- Ankostuff Ltd [2002] DRS 145 (7 February 2002)

Vista UK has rights in the name or mark identical to the domain name. The domain name, in the hands of AnkoStuff, is an abusive registration due to blocking, unfair disruption, and evidence of attempts to sell or transfer for profit. AnkoStuff's explanations and conduct do not provide legitimate justification for the registration.

Citation
[2002] DRS 145
Parties
Complainant: Vista Computer Services Limited; Respondent: AnkoStuff Limited; Respondent: Mr David Clayton
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 February 2002
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Registration, Trademark Infringement, Passing Off, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Registration Trademark Infringement Passing Off Abusive Registration

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Parties

Vista Computer Services Limited

Complainant

AnkoStuff Limited

Respondent

Mr David Clayton

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Vista UK has rights in the name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name registration by AnkoStuff constitutes abusive registration under the DRS Policy

Ratio Decidendi

Vista UK has rights in the name or mark identical to the domain name. The domain name, in the hands of AnkoStuff, is an abusive registration due to blocking, unfair disruption, and evidence of attempts to sell or transfer for profit. AnkoStuff's explanations and conduct do not provide legitimate justification for the registration.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • The domain name vistacomp.co.uk is to be transferred to Vista Computer Services Limited.