USPTO redefines DNS registration services ..

[Doug Mentohl]

'the .. ("USPTO") changed the International Classification of "domain 
name registration services" to Class 45 (defined below). The reason that 
the move is interesting is that it is just one more indication that the 
world of the Internet is becoming less and less about technology and 
more and more about law and policy ..'

'Prior to January 1, 2009 "domain name registration services" used to be 
a Class 42 service. Class 42 services are "[s]cientific and 
technological services and research and design relating thereto ..'

http://tinyurl.com/cfzgv6
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20090228_domain_name_registration_not_technology_service/

'CLASS 45 – Personal and social services rendered by others to meet the 
needs of individuals; security services for the protection of property 
and individuals'

'This final class includes security, surveillance and investigation 
services and also services relating to social events, such as escort 
services'

http://www.findlaw.com.au/articles/default.asp?task=read&id=5904&site=LE