Complainant: Geoffrey Swindale
Country: GB
Respondent: Chris Holland
Country: GB
swindale.co.uk
I hereby certify that I am satisfied that Nominet has sent the complaint to the respondent in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 4 of the Procedure. x Yes ... No
The complainant has, to my reasonable satisfaction, shown Rights in respect of a name or mark which is identical or similar to the Domain name.
x Yes ... No
The complainant has, to my reasonable satisfaction, shown that the Domain name swindale.co.uk is an Abusive Registration
... Yes x No
No other factors apply which would make a summary decision unconscionable in all the circumstances.
The domain name swindale.co.uk shall not be transferred to the Complainant.
Reference is made to DRS Policy para. 4(d): "Trading in domain names for profit, and holding a large portfolio of domain names, are of themselves lawful activities. The Expert will review each case on its merits." The Complainant has not provided sufficient evidence to show, on the balance of probabilities, that the disputed domain name is an abusive registration.
Signed: Christopher Gibson Dated: 8 October 2008