08-11-2007, 12:05 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
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/deci...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.
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/deci...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.