HPI Limited v Lewis Elliott (Full Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 11299 (03 January 2013)

HPI Limited v Lewis Elliott (Full Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 11299 (03 January 2013)

The complainant demonstrated rights in the name HPI and proved that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy, warranting transfer.

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Citation
[2013] DRS 11299
Parties
Complainant: HPI Limited; Respondent: Lewis Elliott
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
03 January 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

HPI Limited

Complainant

Lewis Elliott

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration was abusive
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in the name
  3. 3 Whether the respondent's registration is unfairly detrimental to the complainant

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in the name HPI and proved that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy, warranting transfer.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of domain name to HPI Limited