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Internet law addresses legal principles and legislation relevant to Internet use, related to issues such as domain names, use of trademarks on the Internet, privacy issues and more. Due to its nature, the field of Internet law is not a separate legal field, as it incorporates many laws, such as intellectual property law, privacy protection law, contract law and more.

Today, there is hardly a person or entity that the Internet is not a part of its activities, whether directly or indirectly, so it is likely that Internet law will be relevant to you to one degree or another. Of course, in order to understand how relevant it is to you, it is advisable to consult an attorney who specializes in the field.

In accordance to the particular hybrid creation, the field of Internet law is both territorial and global. This means that each country has its own set of laws and judicial system, but the vast majority of countries are subject to international conventions that set international regulations and standards.

Beyond that, unlike other areas of law, it should be taken into account that there can be legal exposure around the world, depending on the type of activity, the local legal system and international legislation.

One of the significant challenges in the age in which we live is the difficulty of the legislature in keeping pace with the development of technology. Indeed, in many cases the law cannot foresee the future or to keep pace with the evolving technology, and therefore the judicial system is the one that has to deal with these challenges and provide legal solutions, if and until the legislation itself is updated accordingly.