Blogwire Hungary Szellemi Alkotast Corp v Zurna Networks [2006] DRS 3327 (23 March 2006)

Blogwire Hungary Szellemi Alkotast Corp v Zurna Networks [2006] DRS 3327 (23 March 2006)

The complainant has established rights in the GIZMODO mark, and the respondent registered the domain name primarily for the purpose of selling it to the complainant for valuable consideration in excess of out-of-pocket costs, constituting abusive registration.

Citation
[2006] DRS 3327
Parties
Complainant: Blogwire Hungary Szellemi Alkotast Corp; Respondent: Zurna Networks
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 March 2006
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination
Outcome
domain name transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Disputes, Trademark Rights, Abusive Registration
Intellectual Property Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Trademark Rights Abusive Registration

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Parties

Blogwire Hungary Szellemi Alkotast Corp

Complainant

Zurna Networks

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Expert Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant has rights in a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name
  2. 2 Whether the domain name is an abusive registration in the hands of the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant has established rights in the GIZMODO mark, and the respondent registered the domain name primarily for the purpose of selling it to the complainant for valuable consideration in excess of out-of-pocket costs, constituting abusive registration.

Court Disposition

domain name transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name gizmodo.co.uk is to be transferred to the complainant.