Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. v William Brown (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 19088 (11 August 2017)

Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. v William Brown (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 19088 (11 August 2017)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was abusive under the DRS Policy.

Citation
[2017] DRS 19088
Parties
Complainant: Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.; Respondent: William Brown
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
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

Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

Complainant

William Brown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has rights or legitimate interests in the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the registration was abusive under the DRS Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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