Squadron Medical Ltd (trading as Squadron Medical) v Mr David Medus , Chesterfield (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9744 (11 July 2011)

Squadron Medical Ltd (trading as Squadron Medical) v Mr David Medus , Chesterfield (Full Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9744 (11 July 2011)

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

Citation
[2011] DRS 9744
Parties
Complainant: Squadron Medical Ltd (trading as Squadron Medical); Respondent: Mr David Medus
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Squadron Medical Ltd (trading as Squadron Medical)

Complainant

Mr David Medus

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent's registration of the disputed domain name is abusive
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark which is identical or similar to the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

transfer ordered

Orders

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