Gary Kremen

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This paper reviews and discusses the life of Gary Kremen, a life that is closely linked to the controversy and legal battle surrounding the ownership of sex.com. According to the paper, the sex.com case was a traumatic and multidimensional court case which serves to highlight the tenacity and perseverance of the character of Gary Kremen in the face of daunting opposition and legal odds. The paper also discusses how this case highlights the interaction between the legal system and the changing world of online commerce.

Outline:
Introduction
Overview: Gary Kremen and online entrepreneurship
Overview: personal and business history
Brief overview of business accomplishments and history
The Sex.com saga
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"However it is the Sex.com case and legal battle which has riveted the media and public attention. Kremen registered the domain name sex.com in 1994. However, in 1996 a convicted fraudster, Stephen M. Cohen, contacted Network Solutions and had the domain transferred to his name. This was to result in a protracted legal battle over a number of years about the ownership of sex.com Cohen was supported by his influence and contacts in the pornography industry in the country. He also had large financial resources and had the financial ability to fight a lengthy and expensive legal battle. In brief, Kremen was to succeed with the assistance of some of Cohen's rivals in the pornography and adult industry. "Kremen took the upper hand when two of Cohen's rivals in the pornographic industry, Seth Warshavsky and Ron Levi, helped fund Kremen's case."

Sample of Sources Used:

• About Gary Kremen. 8 February, 2007. http://www.kremen.com/
• Be Careful what You Wish For: The Continuing Saga of Gary Kremen and Sex.com. 7 February, 2007. http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2006/march.htm
• Dixon R. To Fight Domain Name Theft: Sex.com Gives Birth to a New Property Right. 2004. 8 February, 2007. http://www.circleid.com/posts/to_fight_domain_name_theft_sexcom_gives_birth_to_a_new_property_right/
• Gary Kremen. 8 February, 2007. http://www.answers.com/topic/gary-kremen
• Gary Kremen Owner of Sex.com. 8 February, 2007. http://sexdotcom.info/story/people/gary-kremen.htm

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