Domain Names,Trade Marks and Their Legal Protection
YU Jin-kui · 2000
With the development of Internet,the legal relationship between domain names and trade marks and their legal protection have become the focus of judicatory practice.The rush registration of domain names is a violation of trade marks.It needs to be pointed out,however,that the right to domain names is also an independent civil right and should be duly protected.This paper suggests that China should use for reference the international legislative experiences concerning domain name administration and relevant rules to settle domain name disputes.In this way,China′s laws and regulations concerning domain name registration and administration can be improved towards legalization and standardization.