Seiko Epson Kabushiki Kaisha v Pied Piper (Full Decision _Transfer) [2015] DRS 15372 (28 April 2015)

Seiko Epson Kabushiki Kaisha v Pied Piper (Full Decision _Transfer) [2015] DRS 15372 (28 April 2015)

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the Complainant's trademark, the Respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Citation
[2015] DRS 15372
Parties
Complainant: Seiko Epson Kabushiki Kaisha; Respondent: Pied Piper
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 April 2015
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to Complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Seiko Epson Kabushiki Kaisha

Complainant

Pied Piper

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 trademark in which the Complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the domain name was identical or similar to the Complainant's trademark, the Respondent had no rights or legitimate interests, and the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to Complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the disputed domain name to Seiko Epson Kabushiki Kaisha