Universal Protein Supplements Corporation D/b/a Universal Nutrition v Mr John Reyes (Full Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 13930 (11 April 2014)

Universal Protein Supplements Corporation D/b/a Universal Nutrition v Mr John Reyes (Full Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 13930 (11 April 2014)

The Panel found that the domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant's trademark, the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, and the domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith.

Citation
[2014] DRS 13930
Parties
Complainant: Universal Protein Supplements Corporation D/b/a Universal Nutrition; Respondent: Mr John Reyes
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 April 2014
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full 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

Universal Protein Supplements Corporation D/b/a Universal Nutrition

Complainant

Mr John Reyes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the Respondent 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 domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant's trademark, the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, and the domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

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