The practice of registering Internet in domain names--usually based on prominent trade names, trademarks, or corporate names--before legitimate holders of same have had an opportunity or interest in registering the domain names for themselves. Note: Cybersquatters involve (d) in this practice, that has now been ruled illegally, for the purpose and objective of (a) denying the domain name (s) or (b) attempting to profit by selling them (possibly at an exorbitant price) to, the holder of trademark, etc.