Smiths Motor Group (F.P. Smith Holdings Ltd.) v Mr Evan Drew (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 23003 (23 October 2020)

Smiths Motor Group (F.P. Smith Holdings Ltd.) v Mr Evan Drew (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 23003 (23 October 2020)

The complainant established rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered and used in bad faith. The domain name should be transferred.

Citation
[2020] DRS 23003
Parties
Complainant: Smiths Motor Group (F. P. Smith Holdings Ltd.); Respondent: Mr Evan Drew
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld; domain name to be transferred.
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Smiths Motor Group (F. P. Smith Holdings Ltd.)

Complainant

Mr Evan Drew

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary 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 name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered and used in bad faith. The domain name should be transferred.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld; domain name to be transferred.

Orders

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