Steria UK Ltd v Vas Systems Ltd [2004] DRS 1592 (27 April 2004)

Steria UK Ltd v Vas Systems Ltd [2004] DRS 1592 (27 April 2004)

Complainant failed to discharge burden of proof regarding instructions for registration and failed to demonstrate that Respondent's registration or use of the Domain Name was abusive under the Policy.

Citation
[2004] DRS 1592
Parties
Complainant: Steria UK Limited; Respondent: VAS Systems Limited
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 April 2004
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination
Outcome
Complaint dismissed
Legal Topics
Domain Name Registration, Abusive Registration, Rights in Trade Marks, Goodwill
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Registration Abusive Registration Rights in Trade Marks Goodwill

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Parties

Steria UK Limited

Complainant

VAS Systems Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Complainant has Rights in the STERIA mark identical or similar to the Domain Name
  2. 2 Whether the Domain Name in the hands of the Respondent constitutes an Abusive Registration under the Policy

Ratio Decidendi

Complainant failed to discharge burden of proof regarding instructions for registration and failed to demonstrate that Respondent's registration or use of the Domain Name was abusive under the Policy.

Court Disposition

Complaint dismissed