Leelas Ladybirds Ltd v Sue George (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 19983 (02 May 2018)

The panel found that the complainant satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the complainant.

Citation: [2018] DRS 19983
Parties: Complainant: Leelas Ladybirds Ltd; Respondent: Sue George
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 May 2018
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

Leelas Ladybirds Ltd

Complainant

Sue George

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the domain name is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the complainant has rights
2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant satisfied all three elements required under the Nominet DRS Policy and ordered the transfer of the domain name to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

Transfer of the domain name to Leelas Ladybirds Ltd