Oxford Instruments plc -v- Bruinder Singh DHA [2003] DRS 832 (25 March 2003)

Oxford Instruments plc -v- Bruinder Singh DHA [2003] DRS 832 (25 March 2003)

The complainant has rights in a name or mark very similar to the domain name, and the respondent's registration, absent any justification or response, is abusive as defined by the Policy. The domain name should be transferred to the complainant.

Citation
[2003] DRS 832
Parties
Complainant: Oxford Instruments PLC; Respondent: Bruinder Singh Dha
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 March 2003
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination
Outcome
Domain name transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trade Mark Rights, Passing Off, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Disputes Trade Mark Rights Passing Off Abusive Registration

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Parties

Oxford Instruments PLC

Complainant

Bruinder Singh Dha

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the disputed domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name is an abusive registration in the hands of the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant has rights in a name or mark very similar to the domain name, and the respondent's registration, absent any justification or response, is abusive as defined by the Policy. The domain name should be transferred to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Domain name transfer ordered

Orders

  • The disputed domain name oxfordinstruments.co.uk is to be transferred to the complainant.