Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

California Supremes To Decide If Domains Are Property

Posted by timothy on from the sex-does-not-always-sell dept.

Richard W.M. Jones writes "Are domain names property like plots of land? The California Supreme Court has been asked to rule in the case of sex.com which was transferred using a forged letter to Network Solutions. Wired news also has the story."

2 of 150 comments (clear)

  1. Why a property case? by Tom · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Can someone explain why this case goes the property route at all ?
    As I understand it, the domain name was obtained using forgery and other fraudulent methods. Does it even matter whether the domain name is property?

    --
    Assorted stuff I do sometimes: Lemuria.org
  2. Re:If domains are not property, I want my money ba by fferreres · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Since when did they started selling property? Last time I checked it looked mre like renting domains on a permanent first-refusal basis. If you miss one payment you don't own anything at all, and there is an infinite stream of payments that the registrar will want to (and will :) charge you.

    --
    unfinished: (adj.)