Cybersquatting

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The practice of registering domain names that contain trademarks or brand names with the intent to profit from their sale to the rightful trademark owner.
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The practice of registering domain names that contain trademarks or brand names with the intent to profit from their sale to the rightful trademark owner. Cybersquatting is illegal under laws like the ACPA in the United States.

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