Synthite Ltd v Christopher Ford (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 13365 (18 November 2013)

Synthite Ltd v Christopher Ford (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 13365 (18 November 2013)

The complainant established rights in the name 'Synthite' and demonstrated that the respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive under the DRS Policy.

Citation
[2013] DRS 13365
Parties
Complainant: Synthite Ltd; Respondent: Christopher Ford
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trade Marks
Intellectual Property Domain Name Disputes Trade Marks

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Parties

Synthite Ltd

Complainant

Christopher Ford

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in respect of a name or mark which is identical or similar to the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name 'Synthite' and demonstrated that the respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive under the DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld

Orders

  • Transfer of the domain name to the complainant