The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc. v Thomas Birmingham (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 14079 (13 May 2014)

The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc. v Thomas Birmingham (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 14079 (13 May 2014)

The complainant established all three elements required under the Policy; the domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Citation
[2014] DRS 14079
Parties
Complainant: The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc.; Respondent: Thomas Birmingham
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
domain name transferred
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc.

Complainant

Thomas Birmingham

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registered by the respondent is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark 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 all three elements required under the Policy; the domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Court Disposition

domain name transferred

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant.