K Drewe Insurance Brokers Limited v Rolf Nyhus (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9185 (05 January 2011)

K Drewe Insurance Brokers Limited v Rolf Nyhus (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9185 (05 January 2011)

The complainant established rights in the name and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy. No response or evidence of legitimate interest was provided by the respondent.

Citation
[2011] DRS 9185
Parties
Complainant: K Drewe Insurance Brokers Limited; Respondent: Rolf Nyhus
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 January 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

K Drewe Insurance Brokers Limited

Complainant

Rolf Nyhus

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy. No response or evidence of legitimate interest was provided by the respondent.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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