Mark Guard Architects v Ms Silvia Thomas (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 18689 (24 May 2017)

Mark Guard Architects v Ms Silvia Thomas (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 18689 (24 May 2017)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Citation
[2017] DRS 18689
Parties
Complainant: Mark Guard Architects; Respondent: Ms Silvia Thomas
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trade Mark Rights
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trade Mark Rights

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Parties

Mark Guard Architects

Complainant

Ms Silvia Thomas

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 panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the disputed domain name to Mark Guard Architects