Introduction
Businesses around the world have been adopting unique methods to
make a mark on the internet. In the universal world of online
platforms, the identification of goods becomes a tedious and
confusing activity. Thus, to stand out in the crowd, products
envisage adopting unique domain names.
Domain names not only act as a way to access products online but
also provide unique identification to the same. However, their
existence and legal validity have been facing a number of
challenges. Their recognition and jurisdiction in the Indian
territory is an issue worth discussing.
Domain Name vs Trademark
A domain name is a user-friendly internet protocol address that
allows users to access the product and website from any corner of
the world. A valid domain name consists of two parts, the
Second-Level Domain and the Top-Level Domain. The former is the
unique identification of a brand, through a distinctive name, i.e.,
Google, Amazon, Flipkart, etc. The
