New York Passing New Domain Name Law

[webdome]

In a move that flies in the face of established international guidelines, the New York Senate is pushing through a bill that would forbid registering the name of a living person with the purpose of selling the domain to that person.

The New York Senate’s bill is called “domain names cyber piracy protections act” and is championed by State Senator Betty Little (S2306).

Generally speaking, registering a person’s name solely to sell the domain to that person is a losing cause in UDRP arbitrations.
Full Article

 

[007]

It's about time. Although that won't stop people from registering names just to cash out on PPC.

 

[deet]

Interesting to read for sure.

 

[matt_bodis]

It means absolutely nothing. Okay, so I have the domain "tomcruise.com", who said I wanted to sell it to Tom Cruise?

But, if Tom Cruise does want it, then he is requesting to buy it, I am not requesting him to buy it from me.

This bill means absolutely nothing.

 

[AdoptableDomains]

It's about time. Although that won't stop people from registering names just to cash out on PPC.

Oddly enough, the law probably wouldn't cover that, since keeping it for PPC is NOT trying to sell it to the person of that name.

The New York Senate’s bill is called “domain names cyber piracy protections act” and is championed by State Senator Betty Little (S2306).

For you rebels out there, bettylittle.info is available. Just don't try selling it to her.

(just joking)

 

[Rasbelin]

For you rebels out there, bettylittle.info is available. Just don't try selling it to her.

Thanks for the hint! :hehe: It's gone now. I should actually try to sell it to her, because it's not illegal where I live. Remember that the law only applies to the state of New York. :D

 

[admans]

Good if the law is passed.

 

[Dave_Z]

Good if the law is passed.

Despite the implications?

 

[AdoptableDomains]

Thanks for the hint! :hehe: It's gone now. I should actually try to sell it to her, because it's not illegal where I live. Remember that the law only applies to the state of New York. :D

.us and .biz are still available. com/net/org and now info taken.

 

[vslevin]

It means absolutely nothing. Okay, so I have the domain "tomcruise.com", who said I wanted to sell it to Tom Cruise?

But, if Tom Cruise does want it, then he is requesting to buy it, I am not requesting him to buy it from me.

This bill means absolutely nothing.

That's exactly the first thing I thought of when I read this.

Meaningless bill.