Karen Millen Fashions Limited v Venasa Venasa (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9776 (13 May 2011)

Karen Millen Fashions Limited v Venasa Venasa (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2011] DRS 9776 (13 May 2011)

The complainant established trademark rights, the domain name was found to be confusingly similar, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Citation
[2011] DRS 9776
Parties
Complainant: Karen Millen Fashions Limited; Respondent: Venasa Venasa
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Karen Millen Fashions Limited

Complainant

Venasa Venasa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name is identical or 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 trademark rights, the domain name was found to be confusingly similar, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was in bad faith. Transfer of the domain name was ordered.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the disputed domain name to Karen Millen Fashions Limited