Roset (UK) Ltd v Roset [2002] DRS 311 (13 May 2002)

Roset (UK) Ltd v Roset [2002] DRS 311 (13 May 2002)

The complainant has rights in the 'Ligne Roset' name, which is similar to the domain name. The respondent's continued registration after termination of the distribution agreement, without legitimate purpose and in a manner likely to cause confusion or disruption, constitutes abusive registration. The domain name...

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Citation
[2002] DRS 311
Parties
Complainant: ROSET (UK) LIMITED; Respondent: LIGNE ROSET
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 May 2002
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision
Outcome
Domain name transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Trademark Infringement, Abusive Registration, Domain Name Transfer
Intellectual Property Domain Name Law Trademark Infringement Abusive Registration Domain Name Transfer

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Parties

ROSET (UK) LIMITED

Complainant

LIGNE ROSET

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name is an abusive registration in the hands of the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant has rights in the 'Ligne Roset' name, which is similar to the domain name. The respondent's continued registration after termination of the distribution agreement, without legitimate purpose and in a manner likely to cause confusion or disruption, constitutes abusive registration. The domain name should be transferred to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Domain name transfer ordered

Orders

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