Karen Millen Fashions Limited v Ms Lisa Queen (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 10462 (21 December 2011)

Karen Millen Fashions Limited v Ms Lisa Queen (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 10462 (21 December 2011)

The panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the complainant's trademark, the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name to the complainant was ordered.

Citation
[2011] DRS 10462
Parties
Complainant: Karen Millen Fashions Limited; Respondent: Ms Lisa Queen
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 December 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Karen Millen Fashions Limited

Complainant

Ms Lisa Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the respondent is identical or similar to a trademark in which the complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the complainant's trademark, the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name to the complainant was ordered.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant