New NY Bill Involving Domain Names

Dave Zan · 08-11-2007, 01:05 AM

So I found this rather "interesting" bill that's been blogged by some domainers
I know:

http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S03814&sh=t

Quote:

Relates to cyber piracy protections and the unlawful registration of domain
names; prohibits the registration of a domain name that consists of the name of
another living person, or a name substantially and confusingly similar thereto,
without that person`s consent, with the specific intent to profit from such
name by selling the domain name for financial gain to that person or any third
party; provides for injunctive relief and other civil remedies.

For the full text:

http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S03814&sh=t

A news article indicated it was "approved" by appearingly the same governor
who UDRP'ed his namesakes back then:

http://domains.adrforum.com/domains/...ons/919828.htm

No wonder there was enthusiasm in getting this through.

Nothing really, folks. Just posting something if you're interested in reading
and blasting away, although I imagine someone in New York might complain.

aquariancore · 08-11-2007, 02:03 AM

Now if that starts a trend a lot of lawsuits will be prevented.

SageMother · 08-12-2007, 01:16 AM

I assume this only applies to residents in NY who are registering domain names, and not people outside fo the NY?

tater03 · 08-12-2007, 08:44 PM

Yes, I would think from what I have heard about it that it only pertains to NY but I would not be surprised to see other places adopt this also.

berlinlife06 · 08-13-2007, 03:44 PM

I am pretty sure that the fact that it is in NY, will serve as a precedent for lawsuit even if the situation happens in another State. But I am sure people will get away with it no matter what!

zach · 08-13-2007, 03:51 PM

Man.... that's a pretty far reaching law.

Think about all those celebrety domain names..

Zach

Taggart · 08-14-2007, 12:15 PM

This reminds me of illegal MP3 sites operating in other countries to avoid enforcement of some digital rights management laws.

I think that "window of opportunity" is closing, too.

Ardoris · 08-19-2007, 04:02 PM

THE MOST absurd thing I ever heard in my life!
Internet is not local.
What's % of NY Population against Entire World?

Even if NY has 50% population of the world, it's not going to work.
Domainers in NY can and will always set up partnership with domainers
outside of NY and continue registering/buying personal names.

They got nothing better to do?

tater03 · 08-19-2007, 06:47 PM

You're right in that even if other states adopted this that there would be some loophole that would be found to get around this law.