SeatGeek v Ms Vanmala Bansode (Full Decision _Transfer) [2019] DRS 21865 (31 October 2019)

SeatGeek v Ms Vanmala Bansode (Full Decision _Transfer) [2019] DRS 21865 (31 October 2019)

The panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the complainant's mark, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was in bad faith, warranting a transfer.

Citation
[2019] DRS 21865
Parties
Complainant: SeatGeek; Respondent: Ms Vanmala Bansode
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
31 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Bad Faith Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Bad Faith Registration

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Parties

SeatGeek

Complainant

Ms Vanmala Bansode

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name was registered in bad faith
  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 mark, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was in bad faith, warranting a transfer.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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