Aon Corporation v Frances Jeff (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 23001 (04 November 2020)

Aon Corporation v Frances Jeff (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 23001 (04 November 2020)

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the Complainant's mark, the Respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was in bad faith.

Citation
[2020] DRS 23001
Parties
Complainant: Aon Corporation; Respondent: Frances Jeff
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Aon Corporation

Complainant

Frances Jeff

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full 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 domain name was identical or similar to the Complainant's mark, the Respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was in bad faith.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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