The Law of Social Media and Domain Names is a book that has been updated to reflect the increasing importance of social media and user-generated content. Originally published 18 years ago, the book has now grown to 8 volumes and includes subject matter relating to developments in domain name and online trademark law.
The book is being relaunched under a new title to better reflect the complicated legal issues posed by users and platform operators. Part I of the book provides an overview of the history of the internet and a glossary of terms frequently encountered in social media, the domain system, and other Internet law.
Part II expands on the comprehensive coverage of the exploding social media and user-generated content issues in Canada and abroad. It covers a wide range of topics, including user-generated content, intermediary liability, and various types of platforms such as wikis, blogs, file-sharing platforms, aggregation platforms, review platforms, marketplace platforms, sharing economy platforms, social networks, and dating platforms. It also covers a range of legal issues on social networks, such as criminal and network regulation issues. Additionally, it addresses topics such as fake news, virtual worlds, and podcasts.
Part III of the book continues its comprehensive coverage of domain and online trademark issues in Canada and abroad. It covers a range of topics such as the domain name system, online trademark rights, online violation of trademark and related rights, rights to be forgotten and of erasure, and domain name business issues. The book also provides information on the Canadian domain name dispute resolution process and international domain name dispute resolution policies, including the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy.
Overall, The Law of Social Media and Domain Names is an essential resource for anyone interested in social media and domain name law. It provides a comprehensive overview of the complex legal issues involved in these areas and is a must-read for legal professionals, academics, and anyone interested in the topic.
