Trade Marks Act 1994: Primary UK legislation governing trademark protection, particularly sections 10 and 14 relating to infringement and registered trademark rights. Essential for establishing trademark-based claims in domain name disputes.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994: Legislation concerning proprietary rights in England and Wales, relevant for establishing ownership claims in domain name disputes.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business operations, including aspects of domain name usage and online presence.
Common Law Passing Off: Legal doctrine protecting business goodwill from misrepresentation and damage, particularly relevant when trademark registration isn't present but business reputation exists.
Nominet Domain Name Registry Rules: Rules and policies set by the official registry for .uk domains, including specific dispute resolution procedures for UK domain names.
Data Protection Act 2018 & GDPR: Legal framework for data protection, relevant when handling personal data involved in domain registration and ownership disputes.
ICANN UDRP: Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy - international framework for resolving domain name disputes, particularly for generic top-level domains.
