Bloomberg Three L.P v James Allen (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 23060 (30 November 2020)

Bloomberg Three L.P v James Allen (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 23060 (30 November 2020)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the mark, the domain name was similar, and the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy.

Citation
[2020] DRS 23060
Parties
Complainant: Bloomberg Three L.P.; Respondent: James Allen
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Bloomberg Three L.P.

Complainant

James Allen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the respondent 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 Panel found that the complainant had rights in the mark, the domain name was similar, and the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant