Domain Name in United States

Domain Name

Domain Name Definition in Plain-English Law

The Domain Name, as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455), are a “combination of letters and numbers that identifies a specific website on the Internet, followed by an identifier such as .com or .org.

Domain Name Regulations

The acquisition and maintenance of domain names generally are regulated by governmental agencies and their designees. The regulation of domain names in the United States is changing every some years. Governing bodies may establish additional top-level domains, appoint additional domain name registrars or modify the requirements for holding domain names. As a result, businesses and private individuals may be unable to acquire or maintain relevant domain names. Furthermore, the relationship between regulations governing domain names and laws protecting trademarks and similar intellectual property and proprietary rights is unclear. Owners of domain names may be unable to prevent third parties from acquiring and using domain names that are similar to, infringe upon or otherwise decrease the value of our brand name, trademarks or other intellectual property or proprietary rights.

Domain name registration and protection and the E-Commerce Law

Domain name registration and protection and the Legal Aspects of E-Commerce

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• Startups
• Internet Tax
• Technology Law
• Terms of Use