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New NY Bill Involving Domain Names - Dave Zan - 08-11-2007
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/decisions/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.
New NY Bill Involving Domain Names - aquariancore - 08-11-2007
Now if that starts a trend a lot of lawsuits will be prevented.
New NY Bill Involving Domain Names - SageMother - 08-12-2007
I assume this only applies to residents in NY who are registering domain names, and not people outside fo the NY?
New NY Bill Involving Domain Names - berlinlife06 - 08-13-2007
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!
New NY Bill Involving Domain Names - zach - 08-13-2007
Man.... that's a pretty far reaching law.
Think about all those celebrety domain names..
Zach
New NY Bill Involving Domain Names - Taggart - 08-14-2007
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.
New NY Bill Involving Domain Names - Ardoris - 08-19-2007
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?