John Lewis PLC v Mr Steven Masters (Full Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 13727 (22 April 2014)

John Lewis PLC v Mr Steven Masters (Full Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 13727 (22 April 2014)

The panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the complainant's trademark and that the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting a transfer of the domain name.

Citation
[2014] DRS 13727
Parties
Complainant: John Lewis PLC; Respondent: Mr Steven Masters
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 April 2014
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

John Lewis PLC

Complainant

Mr Steven Masters

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the complainant's trademark and that the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting a transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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