University of Cambridge v Sykes [2008] DRS 6226 (21 October 2008)

University of Cambridge v Sykes [2008] DRS 6226 (21 October 2008)

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the registration was abusive; therefore, the domain name should be transferred.

Citation
[2008] DRS 6226
Parties
Complainant: The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge; Respondent: Ben Sykes
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Registration, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Registration Abusive Registration

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Parties

The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge

Complainant

Ben Sykes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name constitutes an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the registration was abusive; therefore, the domain name should be transferred.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of domain name pre-u.co.uk to complainant