Facebook, Inc. v Mr Steven Cameron (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 16992 (14 April 2016)

Facebook, Inc. v Mr Steven Cameron (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 16992 (14 April 2016)

The complainant demonstrated rights in the name Facebook and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy.

Citation
[2016] DRS 16992
Parties
Complainant: Facebook, Inc.; Respondent: Mr Steven Cameron
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 April 2016
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Facebook, Inc.

Complainant

Mr Steven Cameron

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in the name Facebook

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in the name Facebook and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive under the DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name to complainant

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to Facebook, Inc.