Iris Nation Worldwide Limited v Julius Andway (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 13482 (09 December 2013)

Iris Nation Worldwide Limited v Julius Andway (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 13482 (09 December 2013)

The complainant established rights in the name or mark and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Citation
[2013] DRS 13482
Parties
Complainant: Iris Nation Worldwide Limited; Respondent: Julius Andway
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 December 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary 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

Iris Nation Worldwide Limited

Complainant

Julius Andway

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary 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's registration is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name or mark and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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