The BAANDD Ltd Dr Karen Littleton v Swindell & Pearson Ltd Ms Cheryl Barton (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20310 (05 October 2018)

The BAANDD Ltd Dr Karen Littleton v Swindell & Pearson Ltd Ms Cheryl Barton (Full Decision _Transfer) [2018] DRS 20310 (05 October 2018)

The Panel found that the complainant has rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer.

Citation
[2018] DRS 20310
Parties
Complainant: The BAANDD Ltd; Respondent: Swindell & Pearson Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 October 2018
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trade Mark Rights
Intellectual Property Domain Name Transfer Trade Mark Rights

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Parties

The BAANDD Ltd

Complainant

Swindell & Pearson Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent's registration of the domain name constitutes an abusive registration
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in respect of the name or mark

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the complainant has rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of domain name to The BAANDD Ltd