Direct2Solicitors Ltd v Mr Christopher Cross (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11027 (13 April 2012)

Direct2Solicitors Ltd v Mr Christopher Cross (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11027 (13 April 2012)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Policy, warranting transfer.

Citation
[2012] DRS 11027
Parties
Complainant: Direct2Solicitors Ltd; Respondent: Mr Christopher Cross
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Passing Off
Intellectual Property Domain Name Disputes Passing Off

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Parties

Direct2Solicitors Ltd

Complainant

Mr Christopher Cross

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Policy, warranting transfer.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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