A decision issued by the Eastern District of Virginia on July 14, 2005, provides a useful basis for reviewing the in rem rules under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act. See NBC Universal Inc. v. nbcuniversal.com, 76 USPQ2d 1370 (E.D.Va. 2005).

1,  The filing of a proceeding under the ICANN UDRP does not waive the right to pursue an in rem ACPA action, either before, during or acfter the UDRP action.  See Barcelona.com, Inc. v. Excelenstisimo Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, 330 F.3d 617 (4th Cir. 2003); Parisi v. Netlearning, Inc., 139 F.Supp.2d 745 (E.D.Va. 2001).

2.  A plaintiff is not limited in ...   more »