Schlüter-Systems Ltd v Mr Robert Wilkins (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10738 (22 March 2012)

Schlüter-Systems Ltd v Mr Robert Wilkins (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10738 (22 March 2012)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith, warranting a transfer.

Citation
[2012] DRS 10738
Parties
Complainant: Schlüter-Systems Ltd; Respondent: Mr Robert Wilkins
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Schlüter-Systems Ltd

Complainant

Mr Robert Wilkins

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name is identical or similar to a name or mark 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 complainant had rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith, warranting a transfer.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant