AXA S . A . v Collieri (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 10023 (13 August 2011)

AXA S . A . v Collieri (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 10023 (13 August 2011)

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or confusingly similar to the complainant's trademark, that the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, and that the registration was abusive. Accordingly, the domain name should be transferred to the complainant.

Citation
[2011] DRS 10023
Parties
Complainant: AXA S.A.; Respondent: Collieri
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 August 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
domain name transferred
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

AXA S.A.

Complainant

Collieri

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 registration was abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or confusingly similar to the complainant's trademark, that the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, and that the registration was abusive. Accordingly, the domain name should be transferred to the complainant.

Court Disposition

domain name transferred

Orders

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