TRAMPLING THROUGH THE WEBSITES—WHEN IS “LINKING” AN ILLEGAL TRESPASS?

Trampling through the Websites—When is “Linking” an Illegal Trespass?

Linking-An Illegal Trespass

"Linking" is the common practice on Internet. One Web page often establishes the "link" to another web page or web site. This practice normally benefits linked web site, as it increases number of individuals that might access & use site. Bidder's Edge, Inc. was the company that helped consumers comparison-shop for lowest price on auction web sites by posting auction items on its web site. Bidder's Edge used an automated process to search various auction sites for items to post for customers' use. ...