Nextivity, Inc v Cheng Gou (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 13451 (09 December 2013)

Nextivity, Inc v Cheng Gou (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 13451 (09 December 2013)

The Panel found that the Complainant satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the Complainant.

Citation
[2013] DRS 13451
Parties
Complainant: Nextivity, Inc; Respondent: Cheng Gou
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 December 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Nextivity, Inc

Complainant

Cheng Gou

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 trademark 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 satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the Complainant.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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