Jetpatcher Corporation Ltd v Velocity UK Ltd (Full Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 10628 (16 April 2012)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting a transfer of the domain name.

Citation: [2012] DRS 10628
Parties: Complainant: Jetpatcher Corporation Ltd; Respondent: Velocity UK Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 April 2012
Procedural Posture: Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome: Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics: Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trade Mark Infringement

Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trade Mark Infringement

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Parties

Jetpatcher Corporation Ltd

Complainant

Velocity UK Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive
2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and that the respondent's registration was abusive, warranting a transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

Transfer of the domain name to Jetpatcher Corporation Ltd