Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act

The Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) is a U.S. law that prevents individuals from registering domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to existing trademarks or brand names, with the intent to sell them for profit. It protects trademark owners from bad-faith domain registrations that could cause confusion or harm their brand. If someone violates the law, the trademark owner can seek legal action to reclaim the domain and potentially recover damages. Essentially, the ACPA helps ensure that domain names are used fairly and prevents bad actors from unfairly profiting off established brands online.