The Ashley Foundation v Mr Christopher Sherry (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 16945 (29 March 2016)

The Ashley Foundation v Mr Christopher Sherry (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 16945 (29 March 2016)

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

Citation
[2016] DRS 16945
Parties
Complainant: The Ashley Foundation; Respondent: Mr Christopher Sherry
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full 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 Ashley Foundation

Complainant

Mr Christopher Sherry

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the registration of the disputed domain name is abusive
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the disputed domain name to The Ashley Foundation