The University Of Birmingham v VistaPrint Technologies Ltd (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 14558 (08 September 2014)

The University Of Birmingham v VistaPrint Technologies Ltd (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2014] DRS 14558 (08 September 2014)

The Panel found that the Complainant has rights in the name and that the Respondent's registration was abusive, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Citation
[2014] DRS 14558
Parties
Complainant: The University Of Birmingham; Respondent: VistaPrint Technologies Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 September 2014
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Passing Off
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Passing Off

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Parties

The University Of Birmingham

Complainant

VistaPrint Technologies Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration by the Respondent was abusive
  2. 2 Whether the Complainant has rights in the name

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the Complainant has rights in the name and that the Respondent's registration was abusive, warranting transfer of the domain name.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the Complainant.