Michael Omari Aka Stormzy v Francis French (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 18612 (06 April 2017)

Michael Omari Aka Stormzy v Francis French (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 18612 (06 April 2017)

The complainant established rights in the name Stormzy and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Citation
[2017] DRS 18612
Parties
Complainant: Michael Omari Aka Stormzy; Respondent: Francis French
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trade Mark Rights
Intellectual Property Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trade Mark Rights

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Parties

Michael Omari Aka Stormzy

Complainant

Francis French

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in the name Stormzy

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name Stormzy and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

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