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DOMAIN NAME IN IT LAW – 1. Meaning of Domain Name A domain name is the unique web address used to identify a website on the internet. Example: google.com, amazon.in, sbi.co.in . Legally, a domain name is more than a technical address. It acts like a brand name / trade mark on the internet because it helps people identify a particular business or service. 2. Legal Recognition of Domain Name in India India recognises domain names mainly under: (A) Information Technology Act, 2000 The IT Act does not give a direct definition of domain names. But it regulates electronic records , electronic commerce , and online transactions , which indirectly protect domain names. Section 66, 66C, 66D, 43, etc. may apply if someone misuses domain names , commits fraud through fake websites, or engages in cyber-squatting. (B) Trade Marks Act, 1999 Even though domain names are digital, courts treat them similar to trademarks . A domain name gets protection when: It has distinctivenes...