Crossley v Adams [2009] DRS 6431 (13 January 2009)

Crossley v Adams [2009] DRS 6431 (13 January 2009)

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name and established that the registration was abusive, warranting transfer of the domain name.

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Citation
[2009] DRS 6431
Parties
Complainant: Steve Crossley; Respondent: Kevin Adams
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 January 2009
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Abusive Registration

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Parties

Steve Crossley

Complainant

Kevin Adams

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name constitutes an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name and established that the registration was abusive, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • The domain name dreamtime.co.uk is to be transferred to the complainant.