Disney Enterprises Inc v Robinson [2006] DRS 3296 (13 March 2006)

Disney Enterprises Inc v Robinson [2006] DRS 3296 (13 March 2006)

The disputed domain name is identical to the complainant's trade mark EURO DISNEY and similar to DISNEY; respondent provided false contact details and used the domain name to pass off as the complainant and benefit financially; no legitimate justification was provided; these facts constitute abusive registration under the Policy.

Citation
[2006] DRS 3296
Parties
Complainant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.; Respondent: James Robinson
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 March 2006
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Trade Marks, Domain Name Registration, Passing Off, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Trade Marks Domain Name Registration Passing Off Abusive Registration

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Parties

Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Complainant

James Robinson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the disputed domain name is identical or similar to the complainant's trade marks
  2. 2 Whether the domain name constitutes an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The disputed domain name is identical to the complainant's trade mark EURO DISNEY and similar to DISNEY; respondent provided false contact details and used the domain name to pass off as the complainant and benefit financially; no legitimate justification was provided; these facts constitute abusive registration under the Policy.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld

Orders

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