Parasol IT Plc -v- Cevan Thompson [2004] DRS 1292 (2 March 2004)

Parasol IT Plc -v- Cevan Thompson [2004] DRS 1292 (2 March 2004)

The complainant has established rights in the name Parasol IT. The domain name parasol-it.co.uk is virtually identical to the complainant's name and domain. The respondent's use creates initial interest confusion and takes unfair advantage of the complainant's rights. The respondent failed to discharge the burden of proving fair use. The registration is abusive under the Policy.

Citation
[2004] DRS 1292
Parties
Complainant: Parasol IT Plc; Respondent: Cevan Thompson
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 March 2004
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert
Outcome
Domain name transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Abusive Registration, Passing Off, Trade Mark Rights
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Disputes Abusive Registration Passing Off Trade Mark Rights

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Parties

Parasol IT Plc

Complainant

Cevan Thompson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert

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 is an abusive registration in the hands of the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant has established rights in the name Parasol IT. The domain name parasol-it.co.uk is virtually identical to the complainant's name and domain. The respondent's use creates initial interest confusion and takes unfair advantage of the complainant's rights. The respondent failed to discharge the burden of proving fair use. The registration is abusive under the Policy.

Court Disposition

Domain name transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name parasol-it.co.uk is to be transferred to the complainant