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Domain Seizures for Copyright Infringement Likely to Move Beyond U.S. Based Registries

By CircleID Reporter
  • March 15, 2012, 3:43 pm PDT
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Efforts to take down websites for copyright infringement are likely to move beyond U.S.-based domain name registries, with ICANN promising to more closely cooperate with global law enforcement agencies and governments. During an open session with the Government Advisory Committee (GAC), the ICANN board confirmed that it will enforce its contracts with registrars more effectively in order to meet expectations from governments and law enforcement authorities.

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