HIMOINSA, S.L. v Identity Protect Limited (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20183 (26 June 2018)

HIMOINSA, S.L. v Identity Protect Limited (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20183 (26 June 2018)

The complainant established rights in the HIMOINSA mark and demonstrated that the domain name is identical to its mark. The respondent failed to respond or provide evidence of legitimate interest or good faith. The panel found the registration abusive and ordered transfer.

Citation
[2018] DRS 20183
Parties
Complainant: HIMOINSA, S. L.; Respondent: Identity Protect Limited
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
26 June 2018
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

HIMOINSA, S. L.

Complainant

Identity Protect Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name himoinsa.co.uk is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the registration of the domain name is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the HIMOINSA mark and demonstrated that the domain name is identical to its mark. The respondent failed to respond or provide evidence of legitimate interest or good faith. The panel found the registration abusive and ordered transfer.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

  • The domain name himoinsa.co.uk is to be transferred to the complainant