Arcadia Group Brands Ltd v Jes [2006] DRS 3306 (28 March 2006)

Arcadia Group Brands Ltd v Jes [2006] DRS 3306 (28 March 2006)

The complainant established rights in the 'DOROTHY PERKINS' mark, and the domain name is similar. The domain name's use is likely to confuse users into believing it is connected with the complainant, constituting abusive registration.

Citation
[2006] DRS 3306
Parties
Complainant: Arcadia Group Brands Ltd; Respondent: Mr Jes
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 March 2006
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Trade Marks, Domain Name Disputes, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Trade Marks Domain Name Disputes Abusive Registration

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Parties

Arcadia Group Brands Ltd

Complainant

Mr Jes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the 'DOROTHY PERKINS' mark, and the domain name is similar. The domain name's use is likely to confuse users into believing it is connected with the complainant, constituting abusive registration.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld

Orders

  • The disputed domain name should be transferred to the complainant.