domain name

Can a domain name be a trademark?

Yes, a domain name can be a trademark, but only if it functions as a brand identifier for a product or service. Merely reserving or registering a domain name with a registrar is not enough to establish trademark rights. To qualify as a trademark, it must be used as something more than just a web […]

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Can I register a copyright in a domain name?

No. Copyright law does not protect titles and names. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is responsible for the assignment of domain names. This is done through an accredited domain name registrar, not the Copyright Office.

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