noun
- plural of cybersquatting; the practice of registering, trafficking in, or using internet domain names in bad faith, typically to profit from the goodwill or reputation of a trademark owner.
Usage: legal/business context; typically uncountable in singular form, but plural used to refer to multiple instances or cases
Examples
- The company filed lawsuits against several cybersquattings involving their brand name.
- Cybersquattings have become a major concern for businesses protecting their online identity.
- The ICANN dispute resolution process handles thousands of cybersquattings cases annually.
- Trademark holders must actively monitor and combat cybersquattings to protect their intellectual property.
- Recent legislation has made cybersquattings more difficult and costly for bad-faith registrants.