ACPA

The ACPA (Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act) is a U.S. law enacted to combat cybersquatting. Cybersquatting involves registering domain names that closely resemble well-known brands or trademarks, usually to profit from them. ACPA allows brand owners to sue cybersquatters for damages.

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Introduced in 1999, the ACPA was a response to the growing number of instances where individuals would intentionally register domain names similar to popular trademarks, aiming to profit from either selling the domain back to the trademark owner or from misdirected traffic.

This act empowers trademark owners, giving them legal recourse against such activities. However, it’s important to note that not every domain that sounds or looks similar to a trademark is deemed as cybersquatting. The intent to profit in bad faith is a key component.