RuggedCom Inc v LANstore Inc [2005] DRS 2802 (4th November 2005)

RuggedCom Inc v LANstore Inc [2005] DRS 2802 (4th November 2005)

The term 'ruggedcom' is both generic and wholly descriptive of the Complainant's business; therefore, the Complainant cannot establish rights in the domain name under the DRS Policy.

Citation
[2005] DRS 2802
Parties
Complainant: RuggedCom Inc.; Respondent: LANstore Inc.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision
Outcome
Complaint dismissed
Legal Topics
Domain Name Registration, Trademark Rights, Generic and Descriptive Terms, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Registration Trademark Rights Generic and Descriptive Terms Abusive Registration

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Parties

RuggedCom Inc.

Complainant

LANstore Inc.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether 'ruggedcom' is a generic or descriptive term
  2. 2 Whether Complainant has rights in the domain name under DRS Policy
  3. 3 Whether the domain name registration is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The term 'ruggedcom' is both generic and wholly descriptive of the Complainant's business; therefore, the Complainant cannot establish rights in the domain name under the DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Complaint dismissed

Orders

  • No action to be taken on the domain name registration