Seeking a better understanding on implications to education, worldwide. Wondering if or whom to thereafter blame for "Global Education Crisis"? Consider a student research paper published at their university website. To avoid plagiarism, the paper included domain names sources links. Domain names happen to be protected trademarks - thanks to IP folks. Simply pointing to the research/study sources criminalises education Universities, high schools/other educational institution sites shut down. To avoid which every student MUST NEVER cite their online sources. But then all such students could still be sued for plagiarism, yes/no? To be safe: *all* educationists must avoid Internet domains names. *Background:* a) A registered trademark provides *prima facie* evidence of ownership and exclusive rights b) The "Internet community" discard http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1591.txt in 2009? 4. Rights to Names 1) Names and Trademarks In case of a dispute between domain name registrants as to the rights to a particular name, the registration authority shall have no role or responsibility other than to provide the contact information to both parties. The registration of a domain name does not have any Trademark status. It is up to the requestor to be sure he is not violating anyone else's Trademark.