HOB Salons Ltd v Edoco Ltd [2008] DRS 6269 (4 October 2008)

HOB Salons Ltd v Edoco Ltd [2008] DRS 6269 (4 October 2008)

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the registration was abusive; therefore, transfer is warranted.

Citation
[2008] DRS 6269
Parties
Complainant: HOB Salons Limited; Respondent: Edoco Limited
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Decision
Outcome
Domain name to be transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Abusive Registration

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Parties

HOB Salons Limited

Complainant

Edoco Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name constitutes an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the registration was abusive; therefore, transfer is warranted.

Court Disposition

Domain name to be transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of www.haironbroadway.co.uk to HOB Salons Limited