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The Domain Name System (DNS), which matches computer addresses to human-friendly domain names, has given rise to many legal issues. Two important issues are the institutional arrangements for governing the DNS and the use of trade marks as domain names. This book is the first complete statement of this rapidly-evolving area of the law. In particular, the book includes a comprehensive statement of decisions under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), the international system for resolving disputes between trade mark owners and domain name registrants. In this path-breaking work the author examines the extent to which principles of national trade mark law have been used in UDRP decisions. It will be essential reading for anyone, whether academic or practitioner, interested in internet law, intellectual property, and e-commerce law. ... Read more

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This work, edited and written by leading experts in the fields of domain name dispute resolution and trade mark law from around the world, provides a comprehensive analysis of the law and practice relating to internet domain names at an international level, combined with a detailed survey of the 27 most important domain name jurisdictions worldwide, including the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Japan, China, Singapore, Russia, Canada and Australia. A particular strength of the book is its in-depth country-by-country focus upon how domain names relate to existing trade mark law, and upon the developing case-law in this field, as well as the alternative dispute resolution procedures in the respective ccTLDs. It assembles detailed information about the registration of domain names at national, regional and international levels, analysis of the dispute resolution processes at each of those levels, and strategic guidance on how to manage domain names as part of an overall brand strategy. The authors also analyse panelist decisions under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and the registration procedures and alternative dispute resolution procedure for the new European top level domain '.eu'. ... Read more

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History
Ellen does an excellent job recording history.What is unfortunate is that history is ephemeral on the net.Ellen's book is no longer in print - I ponied up for a used copy simply for the record of what transpired and I am glad to have it.

Out of touch and out of date
I have to agree with one of my fellow reviewers - this book is way too technical and dry. With heavy, heavy chapters devoted to the development of the domain name system, trademark challenges, dispute case studiesetc., The Domain Name Handbook reads more like a govenment manual than an istructive and entertaining piece of writing. Ten out of ten for so much research but not many out of ten for entertainment value, (and, yes, even an instruction manual can be enetertaining).... Theirwell-linked pages will take you some interesting routes to wherever the real knowledge lies.

If you're a sucker for tables, lists, facts, data and specifics, this book with inform. If, like me, you prefer that learning should be fun, you'll find yourself in the wrong hands here. In any case, the book was published in mid 1998 and, with so much having happened on the Web, is in dire need of a revised update.

Way too Technical
This book is way too technical and dry.Domain Names for Dummies treats the subject matter in a much more enjoyable and business-oriented fashion.

The user is left with little useful information and usable next steps.

Thorough, detailed delivering what it promises
The Domain Name Handbook; High Stakes and Strategies in Cyberspace byEllen Rony, Peter R. Rony

This was the first book I purchased in mysearch tomake sense of the domain name business. It provides greatinformation on the details of the domain name naming system and the historyof the organizations involved. It also provides excellent information ontrademark considerations and issues. If you are an attorney, or anyoneseriously getting into the domain name business, you should have this inyour library.

Rony is highly knowledgeable about the minutiae of thedomain name registration rules, and offers a great history with someexamples of cases of trademark cases and squatting that are highly usefulfor understanding the way things work.She's now consulting as an expertin this area, a clear sign that her expertise is credible with corporationsand courts.

The book does not cover such considerations as thecreative and business consideration process of coming up with a uniquedomain name. There's another book that goes into this topic in moredetail--How to choose and Protect a great Name for Your website.

Neitherbook covers factors which contribute to the value of a dmain name,findingbetter prices for name registration, websites and strategies for doingresearch on names you are considering.

Rob Kall, author, domainnamereport

The Most Comprehensive Domain Name Resource to Date!
Remember the old saying, "What's in a name?" A name should represent a well known company, person, quality workmanship, products, and services. Nothing could be more true when we consider what is involved inregistering and using domain names today.Ellen Rony and Peter Rony havewritten The Domain Name Handbook to provide readers with a considerableamount of detailed information about this often overlooked but essentialelement of establishing an online presence.

When a company or persontakes action to establish themselves online it is necessary for them tocome up with a unique domain name that clearly represents the nature oftheir products, services, or other stated purposes of the Website. Soundseasy enough but this is not necessarily the case. One of the most hotlycontested aspects of setting up a Website today is the selection andownership of a domain name. There are a number of factors to take intoconsideration in this crucial decision making process. Ellen Rony and PeterRony do a masterful job of exposing the many pitfalls that could spelldisaster for anyone wishing to set up shop online today.

This650-page book is packed with extensive information about many of the legalchallenges that have been waged over the registration and use of domainnames, including alleged copyright violations, trademark infringement, andactual court cases.This is the most comprehensive resource for domainname dispute case studies to date. It is heavily footnoted. Thumb throughit to read up on what real people have experienced themselves. Many of theaccounts will expose the darker side of the business world we competein!

According to the documentation provided in this book some bigname companies have gone after smaller companies and persons (and viceversa), who have registered domain names already trademark protected byexisting laws. Some of the laws currently pertaining to Internet domainname use have not been etched in stone as of yet but information providedin this book will help chart the course. The accompanying CD and a Websiteoffer supplemental reading material. Although these resources offer plentyin terms of legal proceedings, the authors recommend that readers consulttheir attorneys for solid legal advice!

Perhaps through no fault ofyour own you may one day find yourself the focus of an infringement case.Be prepared to face these challenges today. This book is must reading forWebsite designers, Web business consulting firms, attorneys, and companiesdoing business online! ... Read more

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These days, every business or organization needs a Web presence. But how to youfind and register a memorable Web address? In this easy-to-follow guide, apreeminent domain name services firm walks you through the ins and outs of thedomain name game, from registering and trademarking a new name to buying orselling an existing site. ... Read more

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Dated, Biased, But Worth the Price
In general, I am a big fan of For Dummies books.However, this book does not live up the usually high For Dummies standard for two reasons.This book was written at the height of the dot-com bubble, and GreatDomains.com wrote this book.

Having GreatDomains.com write this book would be like having Weight Watchers write Dieting for Dummies.You can't expect unbiased advice from a leading company whose business model is selling expensive generic/descriptive domain names.

There is a controversy on generic vs. proper names, but this is barely mentioned in the For Dummies Book.The opposite view, "The kiss of death for an Internet brand is a common (generic) name" is taken in the book "The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding." I am not saying that one view or the other is correct, but a book on domain names should cover both sides.

Chapter 3 is titled "The New Land Rush in Domain Names."The first section is "Understanding the Reasons Behind Skyrocketing Domain Name Prices."Since the book has been published, domain name prices have fallen faster than dot-com stocks.All of the domain name prices in the book should be reduced by a factor of ten or more.

Still much of the book contains useful information, and the price is reasonable.You just have to keep in mind that the information is one-sided and written at the height of the dot-com bubble. A less biased but overly legal book is "Domain Names" by Elias & Gima.Also look at "How to Select & Buy an Elite Domain Name."

Domain Names for Dummies
DomainIcons.Com recommend this insightful book to any individual who seeks to broaden their comprehension on domain names.Wow.

Domain Names for Dummies
DomainIcons.Com recommend this insightful book to any individual who seeks to broaden their comprehension on domain names.Wow.

Domain Names for Dummies
DomainIcons.Com recommend this insightful book to any individual who seeks to broaden their comprehension on domain names.Wow.

DomainFool.com gives two thumbs up!
This is a clear introduction to an evolving and important topic. I have purchased domain name books that are completely out of touch with everything except the history of domain names (yawn!). This book is really useful. Very nice job from your DomainFool! ... Read more

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With clever (and even not-so-clever) names for websites disappearing faster than you can say "Internet Start-Up," e-entrepreneurs need to know that their choice won't be whisked out from under their ISPs.

This book explains in plain English how to choose, register and protect a domain name that works. Written both for those shepherding an existing business onto the Web and those launching an e-commerce start-up, it explains how to:

* check on the availability of a domain name and register it* check the trademark status of a domain name* register a domain name electronically with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office * determine your rights as the owner of a domain name * proceed if a desirable domain name has already been snagged

Bursting with up-to-date information, including the latest on federal anti-cybersquatting legislation, Domain Names includes a sample dispute notification letter and a sample domain-name sales agreement. Be king of your domain name with this user-friendly guide! ... Read more

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A Valuable Book
Some inventors and entrepreneurs may have become gun-shy about utilizing the Internet to promote their products after the collapse of more than 100 dot-coms and the disappearance of 40,000 dot-com jobs in 2000. However, the fact remains that the Internet has become a powerful business tool not only for "new economy" companies but also for "old economy" companies. This book provides the basis for making informed decisions for selecting, maintaining, and using domain names to promote your product or service.

The authors immediately make the point that "Choosing a name, or more than one, for your web site is no trivial matter -- your decisions can make or break your business". They offer as proof as to the value of a good domain name the fact that one such name, just the name itself, sold for $7.5 million!

The book details how and where to register your domain names. Network Solutions Inc. (NSI), is the current dominant register, but others are listed and their web addresses given. It is vital to be the "senior user", i.e., the first to actually use the name. This applies to any domain name and in particular to when your name is also a trademark. It is also vital that your name be distinctive and that it avoids confusing customers by its spelling or by the sound of the name. The authors quote George Eastman's famous advise about name selection -- "Be short, be vigorous, be easily spelled, and mean nothing". They note U.S. trademark laws specify six types of names that cannot be used. One such category consists of names that "contain immoral, deceptive, or scandalous matter".

If you wish to sell or buy a domain name, the book provides a domain name transfer agreement form. A chart is given that lists the various factors to be considered if you discover someone is using your name or an excessively similar name.

You must be alert to "cybersquatting". That is others using your trademark as a domain name. In 1999, Congress passed a law against such bad-faith use of names.

In about l5 minutes, you can now search the U.S. Patent and Trademark database for registered or pending trademarks. The book gives directions and screen images of this site. A great deal of time, money, and grief may be avoided by making this simple trademark search. The book also lists other sites, such as www.thomasregister.com, for currently used commercial names.

Always remember that the "likelihood of confusion" is often the key ingredient in trademark hassles. Many court decisions have been made in this area, but it is still a gray area in some cases. The authors devote a full chapter as to how to register your domain name as a trademark in the U.S. Patent Office. Having a registered trademark is a powerful position to be in if a legal dispute arises.

Another chapter, "Help Beyond This Boo"," provides information as to where to go to do legal research regarding federal laws. It also provides advice for finding a lawyer who is competent with regard to trademarks and who is respectful, honest, and conscientious. Uncontrolled "billable hours" can ruin you financially. Read this section well.

The book's appendix contains a complete listing and explanation of the 42 classes into which trademarks are divided. Also, several pages detail how recorded computer software now is assigned to various classes.

In common with other Nolo publications, this book does a superb job of explaining, in plain English, the practical and legal aspects of the subject. This book will not make you into a domain name lawyer, it does not claim to, but reading it may save you a lot of grief down the road.

Very Useful Book that Saves $$$
I think this book is worth every penny. It helped me to find best sites and deals on domain names. It also taught me how to protect my trademark and keep all my whois info private.
I've learned so much about domain registrars. Choose the registrar which is right for you!
I would like you not tomake my mistakes.I had a pretty bad experience with GoDaddy. Yes, they seem to be cheap but then u discover hidden hooks and fees and need to pay extra $$$ :(((( I just transferred my domain to http://mapname.com for $6.85..And for this price I've got Free URL forwarding, Free Unlimited private emails, Free Private POP3 email box, Free Dynamic IP support, Free Spam protection....
They have private registration for free..I wonder why I've paid extra $9 to Godaddy ?
Anyways, be sure to read tips and hints in this book(they are
marked) Good luck with your domains!

OK for Small Businesses
A better title for this book would be "How to Choose an OK Name for a Small Business."

As another reviewer noted, this book was written by lawyers, who seem to know more about law than marketing.Consequently, the marketing advice is rather basic, but correct in my opinion.This is exceptional considering all the bad advice out there on domain names.

But if you are a small business, you don't need a great domain name, and it's not cost effective for you to spend thousands of dollars or many hours choosing a great name.An OK name with no trademark problems will do for most basement, small and garage businesses.

Written by lawyers, this book has good trademark advice.If you are looking for marketing advice for a larger business, look at "The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding" by marketing expert Al Ries, "How to Select & Buy an Elite Domain Name" or other books on branding.

Worth the $20
This was the second book (there are only two in print) I bought in my quest to understand the domain name business. It does provide someuseful information on coming up with your own domain name and it doesprovide lots of info on trademark considerations in choosing a domain name.It is primarily for the trademark considerations that I give it the threestar rating. While the Ronan's book on Domain Names (The Domain NameHandbook; High Stakes and Strategies in Cyberspace by Ellen Rony, Peter R.Rony) does a nice job on covering trademark history, this book does abetter job from a "How-to" point of view, whichis notsurprising since it is published by an interesting publishing house, Nolo, which puts out lots of how-to law books. I expect to order more ofthese.

By my read, about 55 pages of the book are clearly related todomain names. The rest of the book is more related to trademarkconsiderations. It's almost as if they took a book on trademarks andmodified it and added the pages on domain names.

Since, if you screw upon a trademark factor with even a single domain name registration, it couldcost you at least the $16 or less cost of a name registration, this book's$20 cost is well worth the investment and time persuing its detailedtrademark coverage, to prevent running into trademark problems.

Rob Kall,author, domainnamereport

TERRIBLE , inaccurate, and misguided.
This book was written by a couple bored lawyers, who know as much about domain names as I know about law. Funny, but you don't see me writing a book on law. Everyone thinks they are an expert, but these two will have ahard time convincing you of that if you waste your money to read theiralmost amusingly misleading advice. ... Read more

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Thorough Domain Legal Review for Legal Types
This is the book to buy if you're looking for a thorough legal guide to domain names. Perhaps too thorough and legal-technical for the non-legal type; you won't find much technical or marketing help in this book.

Written by three attorneys in the United Kingdom, this 287-page book touches on all legal aspects of domain name registrations, trademark issues, sales and transactions and dispute resolution. Although provided with a heavily European flavor, the book will surely prove useful to anyone wanting to brush up on domain name legalese and case law throughout the world.

Applicable to any domain holder, the book does suggest registering your domain name as a trademark in as many classifications as possible in as many countries as possible, to avoid any future headaches. In addition, I was made aware of the "Madrid Agreement" whereby trademark applications are shared across 40 countries, simplifying the application process for any domain holder.

The book does attempt to address domain appraisal methods and secondary markets, however lackluster. The authors would have been better sticking to their business of legalese, as that is where this book shines. ... Read more

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Over the last few years the typical Internet presence has become a crowded outsourcing arrangement of multiple organizations dividing up the complexity of maintaining various parts of an infrastructure. Finding the parties responsible for the different infrastructure areas has become time consuming and error prone. This paper presents a systematic approach to investigating a complex Internet presence, including collecting, time-stamping, packaging, preserving, and presenting evidence. It is geared towards the network forensics practitioner. ... Read more

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In the new information technology era, companies widely use the Internet to develop their preserve in the global marketplace and to build up their business images. Registering a domain name is a necessary step in an ever-changing information-driven society. Domain names relate to trademarks for the products or services, as well as a way of setting up companies' goodwill or reputation. This article, through three case studies, examines the registration, usage and protection of domain names in the UK, US and China. ... Read more

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When purchasing or selling a domain name, the proper agreement can help ensure that both parties get what they expect from the sale.If you are buying a domain name, your main goal is to get the name and clear title to the name transferred to you promptly.

This United States law form includes commonly applicable terms, with legal terms in favor of the buyer, for buying a domain name.Includes sale and transfer of all rights clause; transfer procedures clause; escrow option for transfer clause; seller waiver of rights in name and irrevocable license in the event of failure of transfer clause; seller warranty of no knowledge of third party interests in name; standard mutual warranties clause; attorneys fees clause; and more.

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When purchasing or selling a domain name, the proper agreement can help ensure that both parties get what they expect from the sale.If you are buying a domain name, your main goal is to get the name and clear title to the name transferred to you promptly.

This United States law form includes commonly applicable terms, with legal terms in favor of the buyer, for buying a domain name.Includes sale and transfer of all rights clause; transfer procedures clause; escrow option for transfer clause; seller waiver of rights in name and irrevocable license in the event of failure of transfer clause; seller warranty of no knowledge of third party interests in name; standard mutual warranties clause; attorneys fees clause; and more.

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a backbone of the Internet
Much of the Web would be useless without the domain name system. This is one of the core backbones of the Internet. The book explains how the infrastructure has stood up against massive expansion since the dawn of the Web.

Considerable effort went into reinforcing the redundancy and quick response of DNS. For those interested in such details, and in the commercial jockeying between the various DNS Registrar companies, you can turn to this book.

As for the future, an exhaustion in IPv4 addresses looms. Eventually, we will have to migrate to 128 bits addresses in IPv6. While the domain names can remain constant, lots of behind the scenes twiddling needs to be done for a successful transition. ... Read more

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Sure to be a classic
A pithy 600 pages of the most fascinating intellectual property reading I have ever came across. I especially like the examples regarding the Indian conglomerate Tatas and the adult entertainment industry. Worth every penny of the 200 Yankee dollar price! ... Read more

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Title: Masters Of Their Domains.(nonprofit Internet domain names)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
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Title: Two names are better than one: trademarks don't make good Internet domains, and vice versa. Why not pick a new name for the Web? (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
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Title: German High Court issues significant decision regarding interest in domain names, finding that Shell oil company may require individual named Shell not to use domain name "www.shell.de".
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Title: Internet domain name-grabbing, or cyber-squatting: an analysis of remedies under federal law.
Author: Nicolas Swerdloff
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