O2 Worldwide Limited v Yeats (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 22211 (24 February 2020)

O2 Worldwide Limited v Yeats (Full Decision _Transfer) [2020] DRS 22211 (24 February 2020)

The panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and mark, and that the respondent's registration was abusive as it took unfair advantage of the complainant's rights.

Citation
[2020] DRS 22211
Parties
Complainant: O2 Worldwide Limited; Respondent: Yeats
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

O2 Worldwide Limited

Complainant

Yeats

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full 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 and mark, and that the respondent's registration was abusive as it took unfair advantage of the complainant's rights.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

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