EUI Ltd v Benson and Partner Ltd [2009] DRS 6562 (23 April 2009)

EUI Ltd v Benson and Partner Ltd [2009] DRS 6562 (23 April 2009)

Complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the registration was abusive; transfer is warranted.

Citation
[2009] DRS 6562
Parties
Complainant: EUI Limited; Respondent: Benson & Partner Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Domain Name Abusive Registration

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Parties

EUI Limited

Complainant

Benson & Partner Ltd

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

Complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the registration was abusive; transfer is warranted.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of elephanttravelinsurance.co.uk to EUI Limited