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CYBERSQUATTING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- IT Security
- Finance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cybersquatting
1, record 1, English, cybersquatting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] practice of registering a domain name that is the trademark of another company or person for the purpose of reselling the name to the trademark owner [for profit]. 2, record 1, English, - cybersquatting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - cybersquatting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Sécurité des TI
- Finances
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cybersquattage
1, record 1, French, cybersquattage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cybersquat 2, record 1, French, cybersquat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pratique abusive consistant à enregistrer sur Internet des noms de domaine relatifs à des marques de commerce ou à des personnes célèbres, dans l'espoir de les revendre avec profit aux sociétés ou personnes possédant ces mêmes noms. 3, record 1, French, - cybersquattage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cybersquat, qui consiste à acheter une adresse Web correspondant à des marques ou des noms connus, permet à n'importe qui de jouer les poils à gratter des plus grosses sociétés. 4, record 1, French, - cybersquattage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Seguridad de IT
- Finanzas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciberocupación
1, record 1, Spanish, ciberocupaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ciberokupación 2, record 1, Spanish, ciberokupaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción consistente en el registro de mala fe de un nombre de dominio para después revenderlo al legítimo titular de la marca o empresa, perjudicando con ello su imagen. 3, record 1, Spanish, - ciberocupaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ciberocupación: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda utilizar la voz "ciberocupación" en vez del anglicismo "cybersquatting". 4, record 1, Spanish, - ciberocupaci%C3%B3n
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