C 2023

Protection of Internet Domain Names

KOUKAL, Pavel

Basic information

Original name

Protection of Internet Domain Names

Authors

KOUKAL, Pavel (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

1. vyd. Netherlands, Information Technology Law in the Czech Republic, p. 295-301, 7 pp. International Encyclopaedia of Law/Privacy and Technolgy Law, 2023

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Kapitola resp. kapitoly v odborné knize

Field of Study

50501 Law

Country of publisher

Netherlands

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Publication form

printed version "print"

References:

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14220/23:00131899

Organization unit

Faculty of Law

ISBN

978-94-035-0817-7

Keywords in English

domain names; legal objects; unfair competition; domain names registration;

Tags

Tags

International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 23/2/2024 13:34, Mgr. Petra Georgala

Abstract

V originále

In this chapter the author discusses the protection of internet domain names. These names serve as user-friendly web addresses and are chosen by domain name holders, often based on trademarks or trade names. In Czech law, domain names are managed by entities like CZ.NIC for the ".cz" domain. Protection of domain names is based on relative property rights, offering relative protection against unfair competition. Domain names primarily serve an identification function for users, similar to trademarks or trade names. Their termination depends on the domain registration agreement's duration, and holders can transfer or pledge them. Disputes over domain names can be resolved through alternative dispute resolution or under unfair competition laws, particularly concerning trademarks, trade names, or personal names.