The Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc. v Michael Ophad (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 14035 (21 May 2014)

The panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the complainant's trademark and that the registration was abusive, warranting a transfer of the domain name to the complainant.

Citation: [2014] DRS 14035
Parties: Complainant: The Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc.; Respondent: Michael Ophad
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 May 2014
Procedural Posture: Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome: Domain name transferred to complainant
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 Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc.

Complainant

Michael Ophad

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the domain name registered by the respondent is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the complainant has rights
2 Whether the registration is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the complainant's trademark and that the registration was abusive, warranting a transfer of the domain name to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

Transfer of the disputed domain name to The Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc.