Barclays PLC v Mr Martin Sayers (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10802 (12 April 2012)

Barclays PLC v Mr Martin Sayers (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10802 (12 April 2012)

The panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the complainant's trademark, the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith.

Citation
[2012] DRS 10802
Parties
Complainant: Barclays PLC; Respondent: Mr Martin Sayers
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Barclays PLC

Complainant

Mr Martin Sayers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full 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 respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the complainant's trademark, the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant