National Westminster Bank plc v Rogers [2007] DRS 4625 (7 June 2007)

National Westminster Bank plc v Rogers [2007] DRS 4625 (7 June 2007)

The complainant has established rights in the 'Natwest' mark, which is sufficiently similar to the disputed domain name. The respondent used the domain name for a fraudulent imitation website, unfairly disrupting the complainant's business and taking unfair advantage of its rights. The domain name is an abusive registration under paragraph 3(a)(i)(C) of the Policy.

Citation
[2007] DRS 4625
Parties
Complainant: National Westminster Bank plc; Respondent: Mr. Kenny Rogers
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 June 2007
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Registration, Trademark Infringement, Abusive Registration, Phishing, Passing Off
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Registration Trademark Infringement Abusive Registration Phishing Passing Off

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Parties

National Westminster Bank plc

Complainant

Mr. Kenny Rogers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant has established rights in the 'Natwest' mark, which is sufficiently similar to the disputed domain name. The respondent used the domain name for a fraudulent imitation website, unfairly disrupting the complainant's business and taking unfair advantage of its rights. The domain name is an abusive registration under paragraph 3(a)(i)(C) of the Policy.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • The domain name 'natwestuk-bank.co.uk' is to be transferred to National Westminster Bank plc.