Skyscanner Limited v Fast Line Uk Ltd (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17393 (08 June 2016)

The Panel found that the Complainant had rights in the name and mark, and that the Respondent's registration was abusive, justifying transfer of the domain name.

Citation: [2016] DRS 17393
Parties: Complainant: Skyscanner Limited; Respondent: Fast Line Uk Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 08 June 2016
Procedural Posture: Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome: Domain name transferred to Complainant
Legal Topics: Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement

Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Skyscanner Limited

Complainant

Fast Line Uk Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

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 Whether the Respondent's registration is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the Complainant had rights in the name and mark, and that the Respondent's registration was abusive, justifying transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to Complainant

Orders

Transfer of the disputed domain name to the Complainant