Double Maxim Beer Co Ltd v Yan Yichao (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2019] DRS 21971 (13 November 2019)

Double Maxim Beer Co Ltd v Yan Yichao (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2019] DRS 21971 (13 November 2019)

The complainant established rights in the mark, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain name was registered in bad faith. Transfer was ordered.

Citation
[2019] DRS 21971
Parties
Complainant: Double Maxim Beer Co Ltd; Respondent: Yan Yichao
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Double Maxim Beer Co Ltd

Complainant

Yan Yichao

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 has rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name
  3. 3 Whether the domain name was registered or is being used in bad faith

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the mark, the respondent had no legitimate interest, and the domain name was registered in bad faith. Transfer was ordered.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant