Graphics And Print (Telford) Ltd v Mr Mark Phillips (Full Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12579 (26 April 2013)

Graphics And Print (Telford) Ltd v Mr Mark Phillips (Full Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12579 (26 April 2013)

The panel found that the complainant had established rights in the name and that the respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive, as it took unfair advantage of the complainant's rights and there was no evidence of legitimate interest by the respondent.

Citation
[2013] DRS 12579
Parties
Complainant: Graphics And Print (Telford) Ltd; Respondent: Mr Mark Phillips
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
26 April 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Abusive Registration

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Parties

Graphics And Print (Telford) Ltd

Complainant

Mr Mark Phillips

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name was an abusive registration
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant had established rights in the name and that the respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive, as it took unfair advantage of the complainant's rights and there was no evidence of legitimate interest by the respondent.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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