Quantel Ltd –v- Wright [2005] DRS 02316 (18 April 2005)

Quantel Ltd –v- Wright [2005] DRS 02316 (18 April 2005)

The Complainant has substantial rights in 'Quantel' and the domain name is identical. The Respondent registered the domain primarily for profit, evidenced by immediate listing for sale and a high counter-offer. The Respondent provided no evidence of genuine preparations to use the domain for goods or services. The domain's use and identity cause confusion, reinforcing abusive registration. The Respondent's arguments and evidence do not rebut the presumption of abuse.

Citation
[2005] DRS 02316
Parties
Complainant: Quantel Limited; Respondent: Ellis Wright
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 April 2005
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to Complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Registration, Trademark Rights, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Registration Trademark Rights Abusive Registration

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Parties

Quantel Limited

Complainant

Ellis Wright

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Does the Complainant have rights in the name 'Quantel' identical or similar to the domain name?
  2. 2 Is the domain name 'quantel.co.uk' an abusive registration in the hands of the Respondent?

Ratio Decidendi

The Complainant has substantial rights in 'Quantel' and the domain name is identical. The Respondent registered the domain primarily for profit, evidenced by immediate listing for sale and a high counter-offer. The Respondent provided no evidence of genuine preparations to use the domain for goods or services. The domain's use and identity cause confusion, reinforcing abusive registration. The Respondent's arguments and evidence do not rebut the presumption of abuse.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to Complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of www.quantel.co.uk to Quantel Limited