Visum Consulting Ltd v Mr Skrm Limited (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 19202 (10 October 2017)

Visum Consulting Ltd v Mr Skrm Limited (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 19202 (10 October 2017)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name or mark, the domain name was identical or similar, and the respondent's registration and use was abusive, warranting transfer.

Citation
[2017] DRS 19202
Parties
Complainant: Visum Consulting Ltd; Respondent: Mr Skrm Limited
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Visum Consulting Ltd

Complainant

Mr Skrm Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary 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 domain name has been registered or is being used in a manner that takes unfair advantage of or is unfairly detrimental to the complainant's rights

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name or mark, the domain name was identical or similar, and the respondent's registration and use was abusive, warranting transfer.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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