The Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act of 1999: An Introduction and Overview

Summary:

The United States Congress enacted the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) in 1999 to combat cybersquatting, a form of illicit activity involving the registration and use of domain names with malicious intent. The Act defines cybersquatting, provides for up to $100,000 in statutory damages and injunctive relief, and allows for legal action against domain names in cases where the cybersquater is not readily identifiable.