Barclays PLC v Domain Governance , Inc . (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9719 (05 May 2011)

Barclays PLC v Domain Governance , Inc . (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9719 (05 May 2011)

The panel found that Barclays PLC had rights in the name and mark, and that the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting a transfer of the domain name.

Citation
[2011] DRS 9719
Parties
Complainant: Barclays PLC; Respondent: Domain Governance, Inc.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Law Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Barclays PLC

Complainant

Domain Governance, Inc.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that Barclays PLC had rights in the name and mark, and that the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting a transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld

Orders

  • Transfer of the disputed domain name to Barclays PLC