Ed Smith Purchases the Domain Name "Sting

question 46

Multiple Choice

Ed Smith purchases the domain name "sting.com." The famous musician later brings a lawsuit to obtain the domain name.What will most likely happen?

• A) Sting will get the domain,but must pay Smith for it.
• B) Sting will get the domain because it is his name.
• C) Smith may keep the name because the name is generic.
• D) Smith may keep the name because Sting is not an American citizen.

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