Silicalia SL v Simmy Ceramics [2008] DRS 5427 (8 April 2008)

Silicalia SL v Simmy Ceramics [2008] DRS 5427 (8 April 2008)

Complainant proved rights in 'compacmq' and 'Compac', and respondent's registration and use of the domain name was abusive, taking unfair advantage and causing detriment to complainant's rights.

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Citation
[2008] DRS 5427
Parties
Complainant: Silicalia SL; Respondent: Simmy Ceramics
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 April 2008
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination
Outcome
Domain name transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Trademark Rights, Abusive Registration, Domain Name Transfer
Intellectual Property Domain Name Law Trademark Rights Abusive Registration Domain Name Transfer

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Parties

Silicalia SL

Complainant

Simmy Ceramics

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination

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 is an abusive registration in the hands of the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

Complainant proved rights in 'compacmq' and 'Compac', and respondent's registration and use of the domain name was abusive, taking unfair advantage and causing detriment to complainant's rights.

Court Disposition

Domain name transfer ordered

Orders

  • Domain name compacmq.co.uk to be transferred to the complainant