Midbass Distribution Ltd v Vibe Network Ltd [2009] DRS 6949 (9 April 2009)

Midbass Distribution Ltd v Vibe Network Ltd [2009] DRS 6949 (9 April 2009)

The complainant established rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name but failed to prove that the registration was abusive.

Citation
[2009] DRS 6949
Parties
Complainant: Midbass Distribution Limited; Respondent: Vibe Network Limited
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Complaint dismissed
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trademark Rights, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Information Technology Domain Name Disputes Trademark Rights Abusive Registration

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Parties

Midbass Distribution Limited

Complainant

Vibe Network Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name constitutes an abusive registration

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in a name or mark similar to the domain name but failed to prove that the registration was abusive.

Court Disposition

Complaint dismissed

Orders

  • No action needs to be taken