J C Micro Limited T/a Simplyink v Mr Martin Horsfall (Full Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 11744 (06 June 2014)

J C Micro Limited T/a Simplyink v Mr Martin Horsfall (Full Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 11744 (06 June 2014)

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.

Citation
[2014] DRS 11744
Parties
Complainant: J C Micro Limited T/a Simplyink; Respondent: Mr Martin Horsfall
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 June 2014
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

J C Micro Limited T/a Simplyink

Complainant

Mr Martin Horsfall

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.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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