Tarmac Trading Limited v Webdesigns Andprint (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17740 (06 September 2016)

Tarmac Trading Limited v Webdesigns Andprint (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2016] DRS 17740 (06 September 2016)

The complainant established rights in the name and mark, and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Citation
[2016] DRS 17740
Parties
Complainant: Tarmac Trading Limited; Respondent: Webdesigns Andprint
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 September 2016
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Domain name transferred to complainant
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Tarmac Trading Limited

Complainant

Webdesigns Andprint

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the respondent's registration or use of the domain name is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name and mark, and the respondent's registration was found to be abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Domain name transferred to complainant

Orders

  • Transfer of the disputed domain name to Tarmac Trading Limited