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LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert

December 2008

Franchisors Must Prepare for Pending Introduction of New Top-Level Domains

By Ryan Kaatz and Brian Schnell

In only a few short months, franchisors must choose whether to register a top-level domain (TLD) that corresponds with the franchisor’s trademark or company name. Similar to current TLDs .com, .net, and .org, new TLDs like .hilton, .coke, or .merrilllynch will be available. A franchisor’s choice must balance potentially significant commercial, advertising, and security opportunities with substantial financial and technological investment.

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