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Quote:DISPUTES between registered trademark owners and domain name registrants are likely to grow because of misunderstandings among business owners.

Business owners are not always aware of the significance, consequences and differing entitlements and protections that are attached to the confusing array of names, registrations and rights...

There are no proprietary rights arising from the registration of domain names. A party that registers a domain name does not own the name but holds a licence to use it for a specific period, subject to terms and conditions that include restrictions on the transfer of the licence.

A .au domain requires a registered trademark, company or registered business name corresponding to the domain name. They are registered in Australia and regulated by .au Domain Administration Limited (auDA)...