National Westminster Bank plc v Musthafa [2009] DRS 6575 (9 January 2009)

National Westminster Bank plc v Musthafa [2009] DRS 6575 (9 January 2009)

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the registration was abusive; therefore, transfer is warranted.

Citation
[2009] DRS 6575
Parties
Complainant: National Westminster Bank plc; Respondent: Mohamad Musthafa
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 January 2009
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
domain name transferred
Legal Topics
Domain Name, Trademark Infringement, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Trademark Infringement Abusive Registration

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Parties

National Westminster Bank plc

Complainant

Mohamad Musthafa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 whether the domain name constitutes an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the registration was abusive; therefore, transfer is warranted.

Court Disposition

domain name transferred

Orders

  • natwestt20.co.uk to be transferred to National Westminster Bank plc