Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

domains

Is it legal for a web domain company or employee to register and secure a domain name if you inquire to see if the name is available but do not register the name immediatly?


Asked on 9/14/06, 4:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: domains

I don't know if this issue has ever been tested in the courts, but it seems highly improper and if a civil suit for damages or to obtain an injunction were brought, the aggrieved applicant might have a better-then-even chance of winning.

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Answered on 9/14/06, 4:42 pm


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