Renault S.A.S. v Mr Daniel Lewis (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17018 (06 April 2016)

Renault S.A.S. v Mr Daniel Lewis (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17018 (06 April 2016)

The complainant established rights in the mark, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Citation
[2016] DRS 17018
Parties
Complainant: Renault S. A. S.; Respondent: Mr Daniel Lewis
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 April 2016
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trade Mark Infringement, Passing Off
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trade Mark Infringement Passing Off

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Parties

Renault S. A. S.

Complainant

Mr Daniel Lewis

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 complainant established rights in the mark, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the domain name to Renault S. A. S.