PDG Graphics Ltd -v- PDGraphics Ltd [2002] DRS 526 (23 October 2002)

PDG Graphics Ltd -v- PDGraphics Ltd [2002] DRS 526 (23 October 2002)

The Complainant has rights in the name 'PDG Graphics' and the Domain Name was registered by the Respondent in a manner that took unfair advantage of or was unfairly detrimental to the Complainant's rights, constituting an Abusive Registration.

Citation
[2002] DRS 526
Parties
Complainant: PDG Graphics Ltd; Respondent: PDGraphics Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 October 2002
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision
Outcome
Domain Name transferred to Complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Registration, Passing Off, Goodwill, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Registration Passing Off Goodwill Abusive Registration

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Parties

PDG Graphics Ltd

Complainant

PDGraphics Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Complainant has rights in the name 'PDG Graphics' identical or similar to the Domain Name
  2. 2 Whether the Domain Name in the hands of the Respondent constitutes an Abusive Registration

Ratio Decidendi

The Complainant has rights in the name 'PDG Graphics' and the Domain Name was registered by the Respondent in a manner that took unfair advantage of or was unfairly detrimental to the Complainant's rights, constituting an Abusive Registration.

Court Disposition

Domain Name transferred to Complainant

Orders

  • The Domain Name pdggraphics.co.uk is to be transferred to PDG Graphics Ltd