Copart UK Limited v Doncaster Motor Spares Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2010] DRS 8958 (26 November 2010)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and mark, the domain name was similar, and the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting transfer.

Citation: [2010] DRS 8958
Parties: Complainant: Copart UK Limited; Respondent: Doncaster Motor Spares Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 November 2010
Procedural Posture: Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome: Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics: Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Copart UK Limited

Complainant

Doncaster Motor Spares Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the domain name is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the complainant has rights
2 Whether the respondent's registration or use of the domain name is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and mark, the domain name was similar, and the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting transfer.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

Transfer of the disputed domain name to Copart UK Limited