Aldi Stores Limited v Chanstech (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2015] DRS 15079 (16 January 2015)

Aldi Stores Limited v Chanstech (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2015] DRS 15079 (16 January 2015)

The Panel found that the Complainant had established rights in the name, the domain name was similar, the Respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was in bad faith. Transfer was ordered.

Citation
[2015] DRS 15079
Parties
Complainant: Aldi Stores Limited; Respondent: Chanstech
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
16 January 2015
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Aldi Stores Limited

Complainant

Chanstech

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 has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the Complainant had established rights in the name, the domain name was similar, the Respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was in bad faith. Transfer was ordered.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the Complainant.