Dell, Inc v John Obrien (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 22329 (24 March 2020)

Dell, Inc v John Obrien (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 22329 (24 March 2020)

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the Complainant's mark, that the Respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and that the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Accordingly, the domain name should be transferred to the Complainant.

Citation
[2020] DRS 22329
Parties
Complainant: Dell, Inc; Respondent: John Obrien
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Domain name transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Trade Mark Infringement, Domain Name Transfer
Intellectual Property Domain Name Law Trade Mark Infringement Domain Name Transfer

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Parties

Dell, Inc

Complainant

John Obrien

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full 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 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 Panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the Complainant's mark, that the Respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and that the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Accordingly, the domain name should be transferred to the Complainant.

Court Disposition

Domain name transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the Complainant