QinetiQ Ltd QinetiQ Grp v Domain Commerce (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10843 (19 March 2012)

QinetiQ Ltd QinetiQ Grp v Domain Commerce (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10843 (19 March 2012)

The complainant established rights in the name and mark, and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred.

Citation
[2012] DRS 10843
Parties
Complainant: QinetiQ Ltd QinetiQ Grp; Respondent: Domain Commerce
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

QinetiQ Ltd QinetiQ Grp

Complainant

Domain Commerce

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 name or mark in which the complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the registration is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name and mark, and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred.

Court Disposition

transfer ordered

Orders

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