Clampco (UK) Ltd v Mr Paul Cliff (Full Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12942 (25 July 2013)

Clampco (UK) Ltd v Mr Paul Cliff (Full Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12942 (25 July 2013)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name 'Clampco' and that the respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy.

Citation
[2013] DRS 12942
Parties
Complainant: Clampco (UK) Ltd; Respondent: Mr Paul Cliff
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Clampco (UK) Ltd

Complainant

Mr Paul Cliff

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name 'Clampco' and that the respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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