Accor v New Logic Group (Full Decision _Cancellation) [2012] DRS 10675 (20 February 2012)

Accor v New Logic Group (Full Decision _Cancellation) [2012] DRS 10675 (20 February 2012)

The Panel found that the Complainant had established rights in the name 'Accor' and that the Respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy, warranting cancellation of the domain name.

Citation
[2012] DRS 10675
Parties
Complainant: Accor; Respondent: New Logic Group
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision Cancellation
Outcome
Complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Disputes Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Accor

Complainant

New Logic Group

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision Cancellation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the registration of the disputed domain name by the Respondent is abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy
  2. 2 Whether the Complainant has rights in a name or mark which is identical or similar to the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the Complainant had established rights in the name 'Accor' and that the Respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy, warranting cancellation of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld

Orders

  • The domain name is to be cancelled