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Microsoft Taking Action Against Domain Squatters

Posted By: Tom Brownsword
Friday, 25 August 2006, at 10:56 a.m.

Hello everybody,

I'm not spending nearly as much time online now as I used to; I'm having too much fun creating products! But this one is way too important to stay offline.

Microsoft has issued a press release to announce their campaign against cybersquatters that infringe on their intellectual property.

Here's the link (I've re-posted it in my allocated "live link" space):

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2006/aug06/08-22domaindefense.mspx

For those who have been around Internet Marketing for a while, you will probably recognize one of the names.

Here's my question: How many times have you heard people suggest that you purchase domain names that contain the intellectual property of other companies? Did you even know about the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA)? And did you know that "ignorance of the law" or "that's what so-and-so told me to do" make poor excuses in a court of law?

Here's what I think is the most important lesson: choose your advisors carefully. There are LOTS of unscrupulous individuals out there who will tell you to do all sorts of crazy, stupid things. It may make you some money -- for a while -- but when their advice turns out to be illegal and companies with power and cash (like Microsoft) come after you to take back their domain names and seek damages, what will you do then? Ask for your $47 back?

Here's a good test: send your potential advisor an e-mail that asks their advice about something that is questionable or downright illegal, then see how they respond. That should be a pretty good indicator of their character -- and you want to choose ethical advisors. It pays in the long run.

If their response is "hee-hee, go for it", then add their address to your spam filter.

As everybody who's been here for more than a day is fond of saying: if something doesn't seem right, RUN!

I'll be looking forward to reading your comments the next time I'm online (currently scheduled for September 17, 2006 between the hours of 10:17 - 10:23 P.M....).

Thanks for listening,
Tom

Microsoft Takes Action Against Cybersquatters

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