Thomas Cook UK Ltd v PX Publishing Ltd [2005] DRS 02568 (1 July 2005)

Thomas Cook UK Ltd v PX Publishing Ltd [2005] DRS 02568 (1 July 2005)

The complainant has substantial rights in the name 'CLUB 18-30', and the domain name is identical or similar. The respondent registered the domain name to take unfair advantage of the complainant's goodwill, constituting abusive registration under the Policy.

Citation
[2005] DRS 02568
Parties
Complainant: Thomas Cook UK Limited; Respondent: P. X. Publishing Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 July 2005
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination
Outcome
Complaint upheld
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trademark Infringement, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Trademark Infringement Abusive Registration

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Parties

Thomas Cook UK Limited

Complainant

P. X. Publishing Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name is an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant has substantial rights in the name 'CLUB 18-30', and the domain name is identical or similar. The respondent registered the domain name to take unfair advantage of the complainant's goodwill, constituting abusive registration under the Policy.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld

Orders

  • Domain name www.club1830.co.uk to be transferred to the complainant