Squarespace Inc. v Liqweb Solutions (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11075 (26 June 2012)

Squarespace Inc. v Liqweb Solutions (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11075 (26 June 2012)

The panel found that the complainant satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the complainant.

Citation
[2012] DRS 11075
Parties
Complainant: Squarespace Inc.; Respondent: Liqweb Solutions
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
26 June 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Squarespace Inc.

Complainant

Liqweb Solutions

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the respondent is identical or similar to a trademark in which the complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the disputed domain name to Squarespace Inc.