Hermes Parcelnet Limited Hermes Europe GmbH v Mr Carson Grimes (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11857 (26 November 2012)

Hermes Parcelnet Limited Hermes Europe GmbH v Mr Carson Grimes (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11857 (26 November 2012)

The Panel found that the domain name is identical or similar to the Complainants' marks, the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith.

Citation
[2012] DRS 11857
Parties
Complainant: Hermes Parcelnet Limited; Complainant: Hermes Europe GmbH; Respondent: Mr Carson Grimes
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
26 November 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Hermes Parcelnet Limited

Complainant

Hermes Europe GmbH

Complainant

Mr Carson Grimes

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 has been registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the domain name is identical or similar to the Complainants' marks, the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the Complainants