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A Study Based On Cyber Squatting In India With Relevant Case Laws

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Loka C. Thlaivanar & Martin Jeya Prakash V Y


ABSTRACT:


Cybersquatting is a form of cybercrime where domain names containing trademarks are unauthorizedly registered, often with the intention of profiting illicitly. This practice, as old as the World Wide Web, poses significant challenges to businesses and individuals seeking to protect their intellectual property rights online. The paper explores cybersquatting's various manifestations, including Typo-squatting, identity theft, name jacking, reverse cybersquatting, and phishing. It examines the legal landscape in India, where specific legislation is lacking for domain name disputes. The paper also discusses preventive measures against cybersquatting and highlights landmark case laws like Yahoo! Inc. v. Akash Arora; Tata Sons v. The Advanced Information Technology Association and Rediff Communication Limited v. Cyber booth.


Keywords: Cybersquatting, Domain Name, Typo-Squatting, Intellectual Property Rights.

Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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