Virgin Enterprises Limited v Virgin Logistics Ltd (now Known as Metro Enabling Services Ltd) (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12737 (12 June 2013)

Virgin Enterprises Limited v Virgin Logistics Ltd (now Known as Metro Enabling Services Ltd) (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2013] DRS 12737 (12 June 2013)

The complainant established rights in the 'Virgin' name and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Citation
[2013] DRS 12737
Parties
Complainant: Virgin Enterprises Limited; Respondent: Virgin Logistics Ltd (now Known as Metro Enabling Services Ltd)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Transfer, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Transfer Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Virgin Enterprises Limited

Complainant

Virgin Logistics Ltd (now Known as Metro Enabling Services Ltd)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration was abusive
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in the name 'Virgin'

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the 'Virgin' name and demonstrated that the respondent's registration was abusive under the DRS Policy, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the disputed domain name to Virgin Enterprises Limited