Microsoft Corporation v Mr Andrew Thomas (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 13050 (02 September 2013)

Microsoft Corporation v Mr Andrew Thomas (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 13050 (02 September 2013)

The complainant established all three elements required under the Policy, and the domain name should be transferred.

Citation
[2013] DRS 13050
Parties
Complainant: Microsoft Corporation; Respondent: Mr Andrew Thomas
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Microsoft Corporation

Complainant

Mr Andrew Thomas

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the respondent is identical or similar to a trademark 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 complainant established all three elements required under the Policy, and the domain name should be transferred.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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