Harper Macleod LLP v Justin Gokimo (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11272 (29 May 2012)

Harper Macleod LLP v Justin Gokimo (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11272 (29 May 2012)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy.

Citation
[2012] DRS 11272
Parties
Complainant: Harper Macleod LLP; Respondent: Justin Gokimo
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 May 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Harper Macleod LLP

Complainant

Justin Gokimo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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