New Dream Network, LLC v Wright [2008] DRS 5561 (29 May 2008)

New Dream Network, LLC v Wright [2008] DRS 5561 (29 May 2008)

The complainant established rights in the 'DREAMHOST' mark, which is identical or similar to the disputed domain name. The respondent, aware of the complainant's reputation, registered and used the domain name to take advantage of the complainant's goodwill, constituting abusive registration under the Policy.

Citation
[2008] DRS 5561
Parties
Complainant: New Dream Network, LLC; Respondent: Craig Wright
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 May 2008
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination
Outcome
Domain name transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trademark Infringement, Passing Off
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Disputes Trademark Infringement Passing Off

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Parties

New Dream Network, LLC

Complainant

Craig Wright

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination

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 is an abusive registration in the hands of the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the 'DREAMHOST' mark, which is identical or similar to the disputed domain name. The respondent, aware of the complainant's reputation, registered and used the domain name to take advantage of the complainant's goodwill, constituting abusive registration under the Policy.

Court Disposition

Domain name transfer ordered

Orders

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