Exova UK Ltd v Stephan Haase (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 19311 (30 October 2017)

Exova UK Ltd v Stephan Haase (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 19311 (30 October 2017)

The complainant established rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered in bad faith; therefore, the domain name should be transferred.

Citation
[2017] DRS 19311
Parties
Complainant: Exova UK Ltd; Respondent: Stephan Haase
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
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

Exova UK Ltd

Complainant

Stephan Haase

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 has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered in bad faith; therefore, the domain name should be transferred.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the domain name to Exova UK Ltd