Microsoft Corporation v Dallas (Full Decision _Transfer) [2015] DRS 16124 (12 August 2015)

Microsoft Corporation v Dallas (Full Decision _Transfer) [2015] DRS 16124 (12 August 2015)

The Panel found that Microsoft Corporation had established rights in the name and that Dallas's registration was abusive, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Citation
[2015] DRS 16124
Parties
Complainant: Microsoft Corporation; Respondent: Dallas
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 August 2015
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Microsoft Corporation

Complainant

Dallas

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration by Dallas is abusive
  2. 2 Whether Microsoft Corporation has rights in the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that Microsoft Corporation had established rights in the name and that Dallas's registration was abusive, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of domain name to Microsoft Corporation