The Little Runners Sports In Schools Limited v Little Runners Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20227 (20 November 2018)

The Little Runners Sports In Schools Limited v Little Runners Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20227 (20 November 2018)

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

Citation
[2018] DRS 20227
Parties
Complainant: The Little Runners Sports In Schools Limited; Respondent: Little Runners Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 November 2018
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

The Little Runners Sports In Schools Limited

Complainant

Little Runners 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 respondent's registration or use of the domain name is abusive

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 registration 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.