[DNS] Cybersquatting

[DNS] Cybersquatting

From: Deus Ex Machina <vicc§cia.com.au>
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:32:59 +1000
Dassa [dassa&#167;dhs.org] wrote:
> I prefer the following definition:
> Cybersquatting is the act of registering a popular Internet address--usually a
> company name--with the intent of selling it to its rightful owner.

there is no such thing as a "rightful" owner. two or more entities can have
perfectly valid claims over the same name. I think thats where people go
wrong they equate a trade mark, company or business name etc as a right
in the name space. no such right exists

Vic
Received on Wed Sep 28 2005 - 01:32:59 UTC

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