J Choo Ltd v Choo [2007] DRS 4424 (10 April 2007)

Complainant has rights in the name Jimmy Choo; domain name is similar; respondent provided false contact details and sought to sell domain for sum exceeding out-of-pocket expenses; domain name is abusive registration.

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Citation: [2007] DRS 4424
Parties: Complainant: J. Choo Limited; Respondent: Jimmy Choo
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 April 2007
Procedural Posture: Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert
Outcome: Complaint upheld; domain name transfer ordered.
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

J. Choo Limited

Complainant

Jimmy Choo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert

Legal Issues

1 Whether the complainant has rights in the name Jimmy Choo
2 Whether the domain name jimmy-choo.co.uk is an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld; domain name transfer ordered.

Orders

Transfer of domain name jimmy-choo.co.uk to complainant

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