David James Ahern (trading as D J Ahern Solicitors) v Hallmark Hosting (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9634 (14 April 2011)

David James Ahern (trading as D J Ahern Solicitors) v Hallmark Hosting (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9634 (14 April 2011)

The complainant established rights in the name and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive; therefore, the domain name should be transferred.

Citation
[2011] DRS 9634
Parties
Complainant: David James Ahern (trading as D J Ahern Solicitors); Respondent: Hallmark Hosting
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
domain name transferred
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

David James Ahern (trading as D J Ahern Solicitors)

Complainant

Hallmark Hosting

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name should be transferred to the complainant
  2. 2 Whether the respondent's registration is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive; therefore, the domain name should be transferred.

Court Disposition

domain name transferred

Orders

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