EL CORTE INGLES, S.A. v Manuel Sanchez (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11532 (17 August 2012)

The complainant demonstrated rights in the EL CORTE INGLES trademark and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Citation: [2012] DRS 11532
Parties: Complainant: EL CORTE INGLES, S. A.; Respondent: Manuel Sanchez
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 August 2012
Procedural Posture: Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome: Domain name ordered to be transferred to complainant
Legal Topics: Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement

Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

EL CORTE INGLES, S. A.

Complainant

Manuel Sanchez

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive
2 Whether the complainant has rights in the trademark

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in the EL CORTE INGLES trademark and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Domain name ordered to be transferred to complainant

Orders

Transfer of domain name to EL CORTE INGLES, S. A.