Williams-Sonoma, Inc. v Artjoms Zakirovs (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 22722 (03 August 2020)

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. v Artjoms Zakirovs (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 22722 (03 August 2020)

The panel found that the complainant satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the complainant.

Citation
[2020] DRS 22722
Parties
Complainant: Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Respondent: Artjoms Zakirovs
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
03 August 2020
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 1 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Complainant

Artjoms Zakirovs

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the respondent is identical or similar to a trademark in which the complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

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