Comments on: Google Earns $500M in Typo-Squatting Ads…Says Researcher With No Bias Whatsoever!

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Screech Point | Domain Owl — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:32:10 +0000

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By: Ben Edelman

Ben Edelman — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:31:04 +0000

Gregg: Typosquatting is illegal. It’s not “entrepreneurial spirit”; it’s against the law. See the federal statute on point, the ACPA, which specifically prohibits “register[ing], traffic[ing], or us[ing]” domains that are identical to, or confusingly similar to, trademarks.

As to Google being “glad to help”: I think that’s a fair summary of what Google is doing. But the ACPA prohibits “us[ing]” the infringing domains. Using a domain to show ads is, under a fair reading of the ACPA, a kind of “use” — hence prohibited.

You may feel that typosquatting isn’t a big deal, or that Google shouldn’t be held responsible for its role. You’re entitled to that view. But I see ample reason to doubt that the ACPA is in accord.

Andy: To your question about motivation: Fact is, I’ve put hundreds of hours into this case and haven’t made a penny. Not one! If my goal were solely to maximize my personal income, I’d definitely choose a different approach.

By: Gregg Brown

Gregg Brown — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:07:07 +0000

Last time I checked, if you register a domain name, you could easily register all the typos for that name as well. Sounds like the entrepreneurial spirit in action to me, and Google is just glad to help. .-= Gregg Brown´s last blog ..Brand Management; Lessons from Toyota =-.