Synbiotix Ltd -v- Rasalingham [2004] DRS 1570 (30 April 2004)

Synbiotix Ltd -v- Rasalingham [2004] DRS 1570 (30 April 2004)

The Complainant failed to provide evidence of rights in the name or mark SYNBIOTIX, either by registered trade mark or by unregistered rights such as passing off. The company was incorporated after the domain name was registered, and no evidence of trading, reputation, or goodwill was provided. Therefore, the Complainant did not meet the burden of proof required under the Policy.

Citation
[2004] DRS 1570
Parties
Complainant: Synbiotix Limited; Respondent: Simon Rasalingham
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 April 2004
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination
Outcome
Complaint dismissed
Legal Topics
Domain Name Rights, Passing Off, Trade Mark Rights, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Rights Passing Off Trade Mark Rights Abusive Registration

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Parties

Synbiotix Limited

Complainant

Simon Rasalingham

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Complainant has rights in respect of a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name is an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The Complainant failed to provide evidence of rights in the name or mark SYNBIOTIX, either by registered trade mark or by unregistered rights such as passing off. The company was incorporated after the domain name was registered, and no evidence of trading, reputation, or goodwill was provided. Therefore, the Complainant did not meet the burden of proof required under the Policy.

Court Disposition

Complaint dismissed

Orders

  • No action to be taken in respect of the Complaint