sanofi-aventis v Secure Web [2009] DRS 6271 (30 January 2009)

sanofi-aventis v Secure Web [2009] DRS 6271 (30 January 2009)

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the domain name was an abusive registration; therefore, transfer is warranted.

Citation
[2009] DRS 6271
Parties
Complainant: sanofi-aventis; Respondent: Secure Web
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 January 2009
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Abusive Registration, Trademark Rights
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Abusive Registration Trademark Rights

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Parties

sanofi-aventis

Complainant

Secure Web

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Decision of Independent Expert

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 constitutes an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant demonstrated rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name and proved the domain name was an abusive registration; therefore, transfer is warranted.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • The domain name orderacomplia.co.uk is transferred to the complainant.