Mastercard International, Inc. v Mr Jamie Hart (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 19972 (20 April 2018)

Mastercard International, Inc. v Mr Jamie Hart (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 19972 (20 April 2018)

The panel found that the complainant satisfied all elements of the DRS Policy, including trademark rights, lack of respondent's legitimate interest, and bad faith registration/use.

Citation
[2018] DRS 19972
Parties
Complainant: Mastercard International, Inc.; Respondent: Mr Jamie Hart
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Mastercard International, Inc.

Complainant

Mr Jamie Hart

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name is identical or similar to a trademark 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 was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant satisfied all elements of the DRS Policy, including trademark rights, lack of respondent's legitimate interest, and bad faith registration/use.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant