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Registering a domain name: procedures and legal precautions
By Yasmine EDDAM1 May 2025Registering a domain name: procedures and legal precautions Registering a domain name is a strategic step for any company. This choice affects your digital identity and can have an impact on both your reputation and your commercial activity. Understanding the allocation mechanisms and legal precautions is essential for securing this asset. The global naming organisation Role of ICANN The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) coordinates the domain addressing system. This Californian company manages the root of the system and oversees the creation of top-level domains. Its role is limited to technical coordination and not to the direct allocation of names. ICANN delegates operational management to other entities, which set their own allocation rules within the established contractual framework. This explains the predominance of private rules in the domain name system. Registrars and registries Registrars (registries)...
Complete guide to domain name law for businesses
Commercial, business and competition law, Domain nameDomain names are strategic assets for any company. They serve as online identifiers, marketing tools and access points to your services. Their complex legal regime requires a global approach. This guide summarises the essential knowledge needed to secure and enhance the value of these digital resources. The legal nature of...Domain name disputes: legal and alternative procedures
Commercial, business and competition law, Domain nameDisputes over domain names are on the increase. The strategic value of these digital identifiers explains this trend. There are several ways of resolving disputes. The choice between traditional legal procedures and alternative mechanisms often determines the outcome of the dispute. Knowledge of these options is a decisive advantage. Legal proceedings...Conflicts between domain names and distinctive signs: risks and protection
Commercial, business and competition law, Domain nameConflicts between domain names and distinctive signs are on the increase. Brands, trade names, surnames or geographical indications can collide with similar domain names. These situations expose companies to real legal risks. Prevention becomes crucial to protect your digital identity. Risks of conflict...Legal status of domain names: between right of use and ownership
Commercial, business and competition law, Domain nameToday, domain names are a strategic asset for any company operating on the Internet. Yet their legal nature remains difficult to define. These digital identifiers occupy an ambiguous place in our law, between a simple contractual right of use and true ownership. This classification is not just a theoretical question: it is also a question of...
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