A.F. Blakemore & Son Limited v Jean Guy (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12360 (22 February 2013)

A.F. Blakemore & Son Limited v Jean Guy (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12360 (22 February 2013)

The Panel found that the Complainant had rights in the name or mark and that the domain name was identical or similar to it, and that the registration was abusive, warranting transfer.

Citation
[2013] DRS 12360
Parties
Complainant: A. F. Blakemore & Son Limited; Respondent: Jean Guy
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 February 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to Complainant
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

A. F. Blakemore & Son Limited

Complainant

Jean Guy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary 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 domain name was registered in a manner that took unfair advantage of or was unfairly detrimental to the Complainant's rights

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the Complainant had rights in the name or mark and that the domain name was identical or similar to it, and that the registration was abusive, warranting transfer.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to Complainant

Orders

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