Bonhams 1793 Limited v Mr Martin Heaps (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10615 (23 January 2012)

Bonhams 1793 Limited v Mr Martin Heaps (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10615 (23 January 2012)

The complainant established rights in the name 'Bonhams' and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy.

Citation
[2012] DRS 10615
Parties
Complainant: Bonhams 1793 Limited; Respondent: Mr Martin Heaps
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 January 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Bonhams 1793 Limited

Complainant

Mr Martin Heaps

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name 'Bonhams' and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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