Creative Nail Design, Inc. v Daniel Chapman (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17313 (01 June 2016)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer.

Citation: [2016] DRS 17313
Parties: Complainant: Creative Nail Design, Inc.; Respondent: Daniel Chapman
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 June 2016
Procedural Posture: Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision
Outcome: Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics: Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement

Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Creative Nail Design, Inc.

Complainant

Daniel Chapman

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the domain name registration was abusive
2 Whether the complainant has rights in the name

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

Transfer of domain name to Creative Nail Design, Inc.