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Anthony Harkness
on Nov 27, 2024
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Cybersquatting is illegal only if a domain name is identical to the trademark of another, not if the name is merely confusingly similar.
Cybersquatting
The act of registering, selling, or using a domain name with the intent of profiting from the goodwill of someone else's trademark.
Trademark
A word, symbol, or phrase that has been legally registered or officially established through usage to signify a company or product.
Domain Name
The address of a website on the internet which is used to access web pages, typically consisting of a string of characters representing the identity of the website.
- Ascertain the factors and lawfulness of cybersquatting under the regulations of federal law that protect trademarks.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the factors and lawfulness of cybersquatting under the regulations of federal law that protect trademarks.