Denise De Souza T/a Hairdeezine v Steve Bunce (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 14443 (28 August 2014)

Denise De Souza T/a Hairdeezine v Steve Bunce (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 14443 (28 August 2014)

The complainant established rights in the name 'Hairdeezine', the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Citation
[2014] DRS 14443
Parties
Complainant: Denise De Souza T/a Hairdeezine; Respondent: Steve Bunce
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 August 2014
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trade Mark Rights
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trade Mark Rights

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Parties

Denise De Souza T/a Hairdeezine

Complainant

Steve Bunce

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 'Hairdeezine', the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain was registered in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the domain name to the complainant