A domain name is an identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control within the Internet. Domain names are formed by the rules and procedures of the Domain Name System (DNS). Any name registered in the DNS is a domain name. Domain names are used in various networking contexts and application-specific naming and addressing purposes. In general, a domain name represents an Internet Protocol (IP) resource, such as a personal computer used to access the Internet, a server computer hosting a web site, or the web site itself or any other service communicated via the Internet.

• A trade mark is a sign which can be represented graphically and is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings .A n application for registration of trade mark shall be made to the Trade Marks Registry of the Intellectual Property Department in Hong Kong , and the application shall be determined by the Registrar of Trade Marks pursuan t to the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap. 559) . The owner of a registered trade mark has the exclusive right to use the trade mark in relation to the goods and services for which the mark is registeredin Hong Kong.
•   A domain name is a website address on the Internet which gives you an online identity. An application to register a domain name under .hkcountry code top - level domain (e.g. .com.hk) or a generic top - level domain (e.g. .com) shall be made to one of the registrars as accredited by Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC) and