Dr. Ing. H.c.F. Porsche AG v Mr Stuart McKay (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10981 (23 April 2012)

Dr. Ing. H.c.F. Porsche AG v Mr Stuart McKay (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10981 (23 April 2012)

Complainant established rights in the name Porsche and respondent's registration was found abusive; transfer of domain name ordered.

Citation
[2012] DRS 10981
Parties
Complainant: Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG; Respondent: Mr Stuart McKay
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG

Complainant

Mr Stuart McKay

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the domain name registration by respondent is abusive
  2. 2 whether complainant has rights in the name Porsche

Ratio Decidendi

Complainant established rights in the name Porsche and respondent's registration was found abusive; transfer of domain name ordered.

Court Disposition

domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • transfer of domain name to complainant