Money Matters (IFA) Ltd v Mattock Graphic Design (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20124 (12 June 2018)

Money Matters (IFA) Ltd v Mattock Graphic Design (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20124 (12 June 2018)

The complainant established rights in the name and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy.

Citation
[2018] DRS 20124
Parties
Complainant: Money Matters (IFA) Ltd; Respondent: Mattock Graphic Design
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 June 2018
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Money Matters (IFA) Ltd

Complainant

Mattock Graphic Design

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary 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 is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant.