FIL Limited v Hans Fuhrmann (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 14075 (27 May 2014)

FIL Limited v Hans Fuhrmann (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 14075 (27 May 2014)

The complainant demonstrated rights in the domain name and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer.

Citation
[2014] DRS 14075
Parties
Complainant: FIL Limited; Respondent: Hans Fuhrmann
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

FIL Limited

Complainant

Hans Fuhrmann

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 domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in the domain name and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to FIL Limited