Trade The News, Inc. v James Mills Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 19381 (24 January 2018)

Trade The News, Inc. v James Mills Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 19381 (24 January 2018)

The complainant established rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Citation
[2018] DRS 19381
Parties
Complainant: Trade The News, Inc.; Respondent: James Mills Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 January 2018
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

Trade The News, Inc.

Complainant

James Mills Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Final 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 respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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