Mikki and all,
Quite right Mikki, quite right indeed. Unfortunately there are those
that believe that some DN's that are not Trademarked or have filed
for one, are illegal. Of course the answer to if they are or not,
is still unclear. The WIPO "Final Report" Recommendations in Chapter
3 seem to deem these as "Abusive", although even this is unclear
to a great degree, unless you are referring to "Famous Marks" as
they compare to DN's. This may be what John is/was thinking of
in his post. John?
To me the term "Cybersquatter" is just a label that some elements
or segments of ecommerce choose to use in order to demonize
some forms of registration activity that they view as "Speculative"
to the point of being "Abusive". I also believe that to define that
activity, is a slippery slope at a minimum...
Mikki Barry wrote:
> John Gaskill said:
>
> >Squatter does not refer to an action
> >(a verb), but a person (a noun) who
> >squat(s) (a verb). The distinction is
> >important.
> >
> >>What illegal means are you referring to?
> >
>
> [snip]
>
> I read all of what you wrote, but still can't find anything illegal that is
> being done. NSI set up the "register now, pay later" scheme. Some
> unscrupulous people are taking advantage of that. But it isn't illegal.
> Again we come back to definitions. What *is* a "cybersquatter?" We've
> already determined that it can't be defined in regards to "illegality"
> since nothing mentioned thusfar is "illegal."
Regards,
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