Information Tools Limited v Mr William D Laserna-Balen (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10912 (02 April 2012)

Information Tools Limited v Mr William D Laserna-Balen (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10912 (02 April 2012)

The complainant established rights in the name or mark and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive. The lack of response from the respondent supported the complainant's case.

Citation
[2012] DRS 10912
Parties
Complainant: Information Tools Limited; Respondent: Mr William D Laserna-Balen
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Information Tools Limited

Complainant

Mr William D Laserna-Balen

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 respondent's registration is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name or mark and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive. The lack of response from the respondent supported the complainant's case.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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