Blockbuster Inc. v Thompson [2005] DRS 02602 (28 June 2005)

Blockbuster Inc. v Thompson [2005] DRS 02602 (28 June 2005)

The respondent registered the domain name with the intention of extorting money from the complainant and to disrupt its business, which constitutes abusive registration under the Nominet Policy.

Citation
[2005] DRS 02602
Parties
Complainant: Blockbuster Inc.; Respondent: Jaden Thompson
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 June 2005
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld; domain name transfer ordered.
Legal Topics
Domain Name Registration, Trademark Rights, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Registration Trademark Rights Abusive Registration

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Parties

Blockbuster Inc.

Complainant

Jaden Thompson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name is an abusive registration in the hands of the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent registered the domain name with the intention of extorting money from the complainant and to disrupt its business, which constitutes abusive registration under the Nominet Policy.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld; domain name transfer ordered.

Orders

  • Transfer of the domain name blockbuster.org.uk to Blockbuster Inc.