So many stories have been circulating the web recently regarding companies who feel their brand has been invaded by someone who registers a similar domain name. For years, domain name registration companies like Domaincheck have been advising webmasters to secure multiple domains on various suffixes to secure their trademark, as the law is muddied as to what constitutes infringement. Various high profile cases have been recorded on the subject of cybersquatting and domain name poaching, and many businesses feel being challenged on their right to register an open domain constitutes unfair competition. On the other hand, there are some blatant...

The race is on in the domain name game, and thousands of companies are desperately trying to register a domain that matches their brand, products and services. Domain registrar Nominet recently announced the registration of the 10 millionth .co.uk domain name, a number that has sparked panic amongst smaller businesses who fear their brand security may be at risk. Due a weight being placed on the necessity of ecommerce for smaller businesses, there has been a significant rise in the registration of domain names through various agencies like Domaincheck. Unfortunately, the ethics of an internet business greatly differ from those in traditional...