摘要: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to clarify the legal status domain names from both a contractual and property right perspective, consider whether are be considered as new form property, in particular virtual property.Design/methodology/approach approaches topic perspective. It then examines concept various law theories. This followed by an analysis intangibility appropriate category protection.Findings Domain creatures contract will provide some protection. According bundle rights theory, intangible with limitations. Some very valuable but nevertheless attract no protection beyond rights. These should clothed relevant still contentious issue.Originality/value nature over key e...