VKR Holding A/S v Epic Bathfart (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17871 (05 October 2016)

VKR Holding A/S v Epic Bathfart (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17871 (05 October 2016)

The Panel found that the Complainant satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the Complainant.

Citation
[2016] DRS 17871
Parties
Complainant: VKR Holding A/S; Respondent: Epic Bathfart
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 October 2016
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

VKR Holding A/S

Complainant

Epic Bathfart

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the Respondent is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the Complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the Complainant satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the Complainant.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the Complainant.