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Slipknot Sues Cyber-Squatter for Domain Ownership

10/19/2025

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Slipknot filed a lawsuit against an anonymous cyber-squatter over the slipknot.com domain.
The operator has controlled the slipknot.com domain since 2001 and profited from unauthorized merchandise and promotional content.
Slipknot claims trademark infringement and unfair competition in connection with the slipknot.com domain.
The band seeks ownership of the domain and damages under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA).

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Story summary

Slipknot filed a lawsuit against an anonymous cyber-squatter over the slipknot.com domain.
The operator has controlled the slipknot.com domain since 2001 and profited from unauthorized merchandise and promotional content.
Slipknot claims trademark infringement and unfair competition in connection with the slipknot.com domain.
The band seeks ownership of the domain and damages under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA).