Adam & Company PLC v Camille Kirby (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12755 (22 May 2013)

Adam & Company PLC v Camille Kirby (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12755 (22 May 2013)

The Panel found that the domain name is identical or similar to the Complainant's mark and that the registration was abusive, warranting transfer.

Citation
[2013] DRS 12755
Parties
Complainant: Adam & Company PLC; Respondent: Camille Kirby
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 May 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name to Complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Adam & Company PLC

Complainant

Camille Kirby

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 name or mark in which the Complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent's registration is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the domain name is identical or similar to the Complainant's mark and that the registration was abusive, warranting transfer.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name to Complainant

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the Complainant