2sms.com Ltd v Global Publications Ltd [2004] DRS 02052 (15 November 2004)

2sms.com Ltd v Global Publications Ltd [2004] DRS 02052 (15 November 2004)

The complainant failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish rights in the name 2SMS on the balance of probabilities; therefore, the requirements for transfer under paragraph 2 of the Policy are not satisfied.

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Citation
[2004] DRS 02052
Parties
Complainant: 2sms.com Limited; Respondent: Global Publications Limited
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision
Outcome
Complaint refused
Legal Topics
Domain Name Rights, Abusive Registration, Evidence Requirements
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Rights Abusive Registration Evidence Requirements

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Parties

2sms.com Limited

Complainant

Global Publications Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in the name 2SMS identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name constitutes an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish rights in the name 2SMS on the balance of probabilities; therefore, the requirements for transfer under paragraph 2 of the Policy are not satisfied.

Court Disposition

Complaint refused

Orders

  • Request for transfer of the domain name is refused