Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd. v Soluan Investments Ltd. (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10884 (15 March 2012)

Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd. v Soluan Investments Ltd. (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10884 (15 March 2012)

The complainant established rights in the mark and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive as the respondent had no legitimate interest and did not respond to the complaint.

Citation
[2012] DRS 10884
Parties
Complainant: Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd.; Respondent: Soluan Investments Ltd.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer of domain name ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trade Mark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd.

Complainant

Soluan Investments Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full 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 or use of the domain name is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the mark and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive as the respondent had no legitimate interest and did not respond to the complaint.

Court Disposition

Transfer of domain name ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant