Asked by
Elizabeth Cataldi
on Nov 27, 2024
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Grain Mill Company brings a suit against Milled Grain Company under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, alleging that Milled Grain is profiting from a domain name that is confusingly similar to Grain Mill's trademark. If Grain Mill is successful, recovery may include
A) actual damages and profits in any amount.
B) statutory damages no greater than $1,000.
C) statutory damages no less than $100,000.
D) all of the choices.
Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act
A U.S. federal law aimed at preventing individuals or entities from registering, trafficking in, or using an Internet domain name with bad faith intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else.
Statutory Damages
Damages predetermined by law for certain types of violations, without the need to prove actual harm or loss.
Domain Name
A unique identifier for a website address on the internet, which allows users to access specific web content.
- Identify the theory and legal implications tied to cybersquatting and typosquatting.
- Understand the legal protections and violations related to domain name registration and the impact of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act.
Verified Answer
GA
Learning Objectives
- Identify the theory and legal implications tied to cybersquatting and typosquatting.
- Understand the legal protections and violations related to domain name registration and the impact of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act.