Domain Name Registrars (“DNR”) assist users in registering websites with a domain name of their choice. DNRs collect information from the user and submit it to the respective domain registry. This has resulted in several users misusing intellectual property of third parties either unintentionally or with the intent of riding upon the goodwill of such third parties. Consequently, DNRs, the ad-hoc gatekeepers of the internet, have come under intense scrutiny of the courts. Continue Reading Domain Name Registrar or Do Not Register? – The Question to be Answered
Shatrajit Banerji
Partner Designate in the Financial Institutions Group and the Disputes Resolution Practice at the Delhi NCR office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Shatrajit represents Indian and multinational clients, speciality finance, fintech and information / emerging technology companies on enforcement and regulatory matters. He advises and represents clients on matters before various fora including Tribunals, High Courts and the Supreme Court in high stakes commercial disputes and advises financial services clients on matters before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Ministry of Finance, Enforcement Directorate, Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO). He also advises on various licensing/ transfer of IP/ Technology in M&A transactions/ investment rounds etc. He can be reached at shatrajit.banerji@cyrilshroff.com