Network Solutions, LLC v Network Solutions Magazine T/a Vnunet.com (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12779 (10 June 2013)

Network Solutions, LLC v Network Solutions Magazine T/a Vnunet.com (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12779 (10 June 2013)

The panel found that the complainant had established rights in the mark, the domain name was confusingly similar, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered and used in bad faith.

Citation
[2013] DRS 12779
Parties
Complainant: Network Solutions, LLC; Respondent: Network Solutions Magazine T/a Vnunet.com
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Disputes Passing Off Trademark Infringement

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 1 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Network Solutions, LLC

Complainant

Network Solutions Magazine T/a Vnunet.com

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 has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name has been registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant had established rights in the mark, the domain name was confusingly similar, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered and used in bad faith.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

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