The Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club v Mr Dave Bantock (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20494 (22 October 2018)

The Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club v Mr Dave Bantock (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20494 (22 October 2018)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and mark, that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Policy.

Citation
[2018] DRS 20494
Parties
Complainant: The Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Respondent: Mr Dave Bantock
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 October 2018
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

The Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club

Complainant

Mr Dave Bantock

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy
  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 mark, that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant