Distinctive Characteristics and the Internet: especially Domain Names

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Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Άυλα Αγαθά και Ανταγωνισμός
Library of the School of Law
Deposit date:
2019-02-13
Year:
2019
Author:
Kasselakis Pavlos-Ioannis
Supervisors info:
Βενιέρης Ιάκωβος, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Νομικής, ΕΚΠΑ
Κινινή Ευθυμία, Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια, Τμήμα Νομικής, ΕΚΠΑ
Χρυσάνθης Χρήστος, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Νομικής, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Διακριτικά Γνωρίσματα και Διαδίκτυο: ιδίως τα Domain Names
Languages:
English
Greek
Translated title:
Distinctive Characteristics and the Internet: especially Domain Names
Summary:
This dissertation aims to illuminate substantial aspects related to the usage of industrial property distinctive characteristics in Cyberspace, especially domain names, under Greek and European law.

In particular, the first chapter of the study focuses on the vast importance of commercial activity of businesses on the Internet, the use and protection of distinctive features, alongside with other related matters, such as the applicable law, the international jurisdiction, the territoriality and “first come first served” principles. Furthermore, the second chapter examines the legal status and nature of domain names, their relationship and confrontation with other industrial property rights (i.e., trademarks), the unfair and illegal method of cybersquatting and the various ways of resolving such conflicts, both in court and as part of an alternative dispute resolution procedure.

The main conclusion of the study is that domain names may be treated and protected as distinctive characteristics, as long as they fulfill several prerequisites, such as the “establishment” on commercial transactions. Moreover, the writer attempts to enlighten some crucial aspects of the Greek legal system, the amendment of whom, might cause the diminution of conflicts related to domain names.
Main subject category:
Law and Legislation
Other subject categories:
Law of Competition
Keywords:
domain name, Internet
Index:
No
Number of index pages:
0
Contains images:
No
Number of references:
367
Number of pages:
87
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