Google Inc. v RAVI SINGH (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17634 (29 July 2016)

Google Inc. v RAVI SINGH (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17634 (29 July 2016)

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 registration was abusive under the DRS Policy.

Citation
[2016] DRS 17634
Parties
Complainant: Google Inc.; Respondent: Ravi Singh
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 July 2016
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Google Inc.

Complainant

Ravi Singh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in the domain name

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 registration was abusive under the DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

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