QVC Inc (trading as QVC) v Glitzy N Glamorous (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9340 (02 February 2011)

QVC Inc (trading as QVC) v Glitzy N Glamorous (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9340 (02 February 2011)

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or confusingly similar to the complainant's trademark and that the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, constituting an abusive registration.

Citation
[2011] DRS 9340
Parties
Complainant: QVC Inc (trading as QVC); Respondent: Glitzy N Glamorous
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer granted
Legal Topics
Domain Name, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Trademark Infringement

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Parties

QVC Inc (trading as QVC)

Complainant

Glitzy N Glamorous

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive
  2. 2 Whether the respondent's use infringes the complainant's trademark

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or confusingly similar to the complainant's trademark and that the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, constituting an abusive registration.

Court Disposition

Transfer granted

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant