Noun
cybersquatting (uncountable)
(Internet) The registration of a well-known brand or company name as an Internet domain name in the hope of selling it at a later date.
Cybersquatting is when an individual buys or registers an "official" domain name to sell it for a high price at a later date. Source: Internet
The court also denied Petronas's motion for partial summary judgment as to the claim for contributory cybersquatting, finding that such claim did not exist under the circumstances of the case. Source: Internet
Real-world experience informs their practical guidance across a broad range of IP and technology-related topics—from trade secret protection to PTAB proceedings to cybersquatting. Source: Internet
Last year attorneys for the software maker quietly sued the hacker group known as Fancy Bear in a federal court outside Washington DC, accusing it of computer intrusion, cybersquatting, and infringing on Microsoft’s trademarks. Source: Internet