I-nvention B.V. v Identity Protect Limited (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 16756 (12 January 2016)

I-nvention B.V. v Identity Protect Limited (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 16756 (12 January 2016)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the mark, that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the respondent had registered and used the domain name in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Citation
[2016] DRS 16756
Parties
Complainant: I-nvention B. V.; Respondent: Identity Protect Limited
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 January 2016
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld. Domain name to be transferred to complainant.
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Law Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

I-nvention B. V.

Complainant

Identity Protect Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the domain name has been registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the mark, that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the respondent had registered and used the domain name in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld. Domain name to be transferred to complainant.

Orders

  • Transfer of the domain name to the complainant.