Intellectual Property
Nov. 20, 1999
New Domain
New Domain Legislation Makes Cyberpirates Walk the Plank By Scott H. Rosenbaum The use of trademarks and service marks as domain names has become increasingly important to companies conducting business on the Internet. Since domain names are available from Network Solutions Inc. on a first-come, first-served basis, it has become possible for some individuals, called "cybersquatters" or "cyberpirates," to register numerous domain names containing the famous trademarks of others - only to hold
By Scott H. Rosenbaum
The use of trademarks and service marks as domain names has become increasingly important to companies conducting business on the Internet. Since domain names are available from Network Solutions Inc. on a first-come, first-served basis, it has become possible for some individuals, called "cybers...
The use of trademarks and service marks as domain names has become increasingly important to companies conducting business on the Internet. Since domain names are available from Network Solutions Inc. on a first-come, first-served basis, it has become possible for some individuals, called "cybers...
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