URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC. v Onthenetmedia Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 16700 (03 February 2016)

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC. v Onthenetmedia Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 16700 (03 February 2016)

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the Complainant's trade mark, that the Respondent had no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, and that the registration was abusive.

Citation
[2016] DRS 16700
Parties
Complainant: URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.; Respondent: Onthenetmedia Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
03 February 2016
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

Complainant

Onthenetmedia Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name was registered in a manner which took unfair advantage of or was unfairly detrimental to the Complainant's Rights
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the Complainant's trade mark, that the Respondent had no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, and that the registration was abusive.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

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