Opus Energy Group Limited v NUR Company (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17452 (21 July 2016)

Opus Energy Group Limited v NUR Company (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17452 (21 July 2016)

The Panel found that the Complainant had rights in the name and mark, that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the Respondent's registration was abusive due to lack of response and evidence of bad faith.

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Citation
[2016] DRS 17452
Parties
Complainant: Opus Energy Group Limited; Respondent: NUR Company
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 July 2016
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Opus Energy Group Limited

Complainant

NUR Company

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the Respondent 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 mark, that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the Respondent's registration was abusive due to lack of response and evidence of bad faith.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the Complainant