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HRS §481B-21

Definitions for this part of the law

This section defines key words used in this part of the law. It explains who a claimant is, what a domain name is, what counts as a mark, who a person is, and what it means to traffic in something. These definitions help you understand the rest of the rules.

everyone

The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: "Claimant" means the person alleging a violation of this part. "Domain name" means any alphanumeric designation that is registered with or assigned by any domain name registrar, domain name registry, or other domain name registration authority as part of an electronic address on the Internet. "Mark" includes "trademarks", "trade names", and "service marks" as defined in [section] 481A-2. "Person" means an individual, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, unincorporated association, two or more of any of the foregoing having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity. "Traffics in" refers to transactions that include, but are not limited to, sales, purchases, loans, pledges, licenses, exchanges of currency, or any other transfer for consideration or receipt in exchange for consideration.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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