Problematic Aspects of Legal Regulation of Domain Name Disputes

Abstract

This thesis describes the phenomenon of a domain name, outlines the DNS specifics and examines domain name evolution in the context of Internet development and governance. The research represents the analysis of domain name legislative framework and regulation within the USA, the EU and Ukraine. The thesis outlines the types of disputes arising in the domain name sphere while establishing the causes of their creation. Mainly this research intends to explore the current legal regulation of domain name disputes. Based on the comparative analysis of scientific literature, as well as court practise and UDRP decisions, the problematic issues which may arise in domain name dispute regulation procedure were explored in detail in this thesis. As the result, the recommendations to the legal framework addressing both practical and legal matters arising from the domain name and domain name disputes regulation are delivered.