$100,000 damages per domain for cybersquatting ?

[Prospecting]

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http://www.circleid.com/posts/20090112_pattishall_domain_name_class_action/

 

[PeterMan]

The plaintiffs had attempted to bring a class action against multiple defendants for purported trademark infringement, cybersquatting and deceptive trade practices

Most likely that part in bold had a lot to do with this imho...

 

[Prospecting]

intent is key, deceptive or not, intent to infringe is key.

 

[pwr1019]

"it could also have deprived trademark owners of the right to recover statutory damages of up to $100,000 per domain name for cybersquatting."

could have.....up to 100,000 - far cry from any kind of actual award