Dr. Ing. H.c.F. Porsche AG v Mr David Gee (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10993 (16 April 2012)

Dr. Ing. H.c.F. Porsche AG v Mr David Gee (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10993 (16 April 2012)

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

Citation
[2012] DRS 10993
Parties
Complainant: Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG; Respondent: Mr David Gee
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
16 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG

Complainant

Mr David Gee

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration by the respondent constitutes an abusive registration
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in the name 'Porsche'

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the disputed domain name to Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG