Cyberbanking 2002:
“Banking” On Domain Names

The Importance of Trademarks

Weak and Strong Marks

Care in Mark Selection

Fanciful to Descriptive

Relationship Between Trademark and Domain Names

UDRP Domain Name Disputes

“Thank You Bank U.”

Chase Manhattan

SOUTH Bank v. Media Street

Complexity Continues

First Amendment Plays Role in U.S. Based cases.

Jurisdiction under Lanham Act

Domain Name Registrants Rights

Branding

The Future

Use Quality Trademark Services

Bottom Lines:

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