Knockout Challenge Limited v Knockout Roadshow Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9319 (31 January 2011)

Knockout Challenge Limited v Knockout Roadshow Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9319 (31 January 2011)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the domain name was identical or similar. The respondent's use was found to be abusive as it took unfair advantage of the complainant's rights.

Citation
[2011] DRS 9319
Parties
Complainant: Knockout Challenge Limited; Respondent: Knockout Roadshow Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
31 January 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Knockout Challenge Limited

Complainant

Knockout Roadshow Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full 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 domain name has been registered or is being used in a manner that takes unfair advantage of or is unfairly detrimental to the complainant's rights

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the domain name was identical or similar. The respondent's use was found to be abusive as it took unfair advantage of the complainant's rights.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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