Netlog NV v EDOCO Ltd [2008] DRS 6395 (1 December 2008)

Netlog NV v EDOCO Ltd [2008] DRS 6395 (1 December 2008)

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

Citation
[2008] DRS 6395
Parties
Complainant: Netlog NV; Respondent: EDOCO Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 December 2008
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Rights, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Rights Abusive Registration

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Parties

Netlog NV

Complainant

EDOCO Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert

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 is an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of netlog.co.uk to Netlog NV