Ameron International Corporation v Mark Bullock (trading as -) (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9097 (22 February 2011)

Ameron International Corporation v Mark Bullock (trading as -) (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9097 (22 February 2011)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name, the domain name was identical or similar, the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith.

Citation
[2011] DRS 9097
Parties
Complainant: Ameron International Corporation; Respondent: Mark Bullock
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Ameron International Corporation

Complainant

Mark Bullock

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 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 had rights in the name, the domain name was identical or similar, the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant