Why Does the ACPA Preclude Domain Registration of Trademarks? What Makes Domain Names So Special? - DNHour


"Registering, trafficking or using famous or registered trademarks in a domain name without permission or license from the trademark holder is per se unlawful (of course assuming likelihood of confusion and other elements are satisfied). Other internet uses of trademarks, such as noted above, may be legal. The answer to the question "What Makes Domain Names So Special?" is found in the language of the ACPA statute its legislative history..."
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