Asustek Computer Inc v Hobden [2009] DRS 6678 (11 February 2009)

Asustek Computer Inc v Hobden [2009] DRS 6678 (11 February 2009)

The complainant demonstrated rights in the name or mark and established that the domain name asus.co.uk is an abusive registration; no other factors made a summary decision unconscionable.

Citation
[2009] DRS 6678
Parties
Complainant: Asustek Computer Inc; Respondent: Chris Hobden
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Abusive Registration, Trademark Rights, Domain Name Transfer
Intellectual Property Domain Name Law Abusive Registration Trademark Rights Domain Name Transfer

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Parties

Asustek Computer Inc

Complainant

Chris Hobden

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

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 asus.co.uk is an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in the name or mark and established that the domain name asus.co.uk is an abusive registration; no other factors made a summary decision unconscionable.

Court Disposition

Domain name transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name asus.co.uk should be transferred to the complainant.