Ufford Parish Council v Ian Glew (Full Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 12194 (22 May 2014)

Ufford Parish Council v Ian Glew (Full Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 12194 (22 May 2014)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered in bad faith, warranting a transfer.

Citation
[2014] DRS 12194
Parties
Complainant: Ufford Parish Council; Respondent: Ian Glew
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Bad Faith Registration
Intellectual Property Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Bad Faith Registration

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Parties

Ufford Parish Council

Complainant

Ian Glew

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name was registered in bad faith
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered in bad faith, warranting a transfer.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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