Starting an online business in the UK is complex. This free guide helps you navigate the legal steps with confidence.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n A domain name is part of your eCommerce website name. It is the latter part of the website address, which you see in the address bar (or the URL). The first part of your domain name is the name associated with your website. For this site, for example, it is \u2018LegalVision UK\u2019. The second part is the end of the URL, which for this site is \u2018.co.uk\u2019. The latter is the suffix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When buying a domain name for your business, you must register it with the right administrator. For example, if your domain name is \u2018.co.uk\u2019, you must register it with Nominet<\/a>. After registration, you have the legal right to use the domain name for a specific timeframe. Notably, registration does not give you the freedom of ownership. You will also need to renew your registration periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registering a domain name for your eCommerce businesses is an easy process. You can do this online and have to give simple details such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must also pay a small fee, typically between \u00a35 and \u00a315 per year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n When you buy a domain name for your business in the UK, one critical legal issue to be aware of is the potential for domain disputes. These often arise due to a difference of opinion regarding who is legally entitled to the domain name. A common reason a domain dispute arises is when one person believes they own trade mark rights<\/a> to the domain name the other party has. The other party who claims they have the trade mark for the domain name can stop you from using it if they can prove the domain name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also essential to not choose a domain name similar to one a larger brand uses, even where you ensure no trademark infringement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n If you find yourself in a domain name dispute, you can resolve this with a Domain Name Dispute procedure<\/a>. For example, Nominet provides a Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) for UK domain names. If not, you may need to take the dispute to the courts to resolve. Therefore, it is essential to consider the potential for domain name disputes before buying a domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Likewise, carefully choose your domain name and conduct the necessary research to avoid a dispute. There are websites which can help you do this, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is a Domain Name?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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