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DOMAIN NAME SPECULATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • IT Security
  • Finance
DEF

[The] purchasing of domain names with the sole intention of reselling them at a higher profit.

CONT

A common accusation against domain name speculation is that it is cybersquatting. [However, legitimate] domain name speculation tends to steer clear of trademarks and concentrate on generic words and phrases ... as domains based on trademarks can be subject of UDRP [Uniform Domain Name Dispute-Resolution Policy] actions by the trademark owners.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Finances
DEF

[Dénicher] des noms de domaine qui ont une valeur potentiel afin de les revendre [...]

Spanish

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