Viasat Broadcasting UK Limited v Mr Malcolm Mayes (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10674 (29 February 2012)

Viasat Broadcasting UK Limited v Mr Malcolm Mayes (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10674 (29 February 2012)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the registration was abusive. Transfer was ordered.

Citation
[2012] DRS 10674
Parties
Complainant: Viasat Broadcasting UK Limited; Respondent: Mr Malcolm Mayes
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Viasat Broadcasting UK Limited

Complainant

Mr Malcolm Mayes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary 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 registration was abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the registration was abusive. Transfer was ordered.

Court Disposition

transfer ordered

Orders

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