[plug] Linux trademark not safe?

[Russell Steicke]

On Fri, Sep 16, 2005 at 07:02:37PM +0800, Senectus . wrote:
> You guys seen this crap?
> http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/soa/Linux_trademark_bid_rejected/0,2000061733,39212227,00.htm
> Quote""The entry from the Wikipedia encyclopaedia indicates 'Linux is
> a computer operating system and its kernel' ... demonstrating generic
> use rather than trademark use.
> 
> "Additionally, the Google searches provided simply show that the word
> Linux is a frequently used term on the Internet, and do not
> demonstrate trademark usage.""
> 
> FFS!
> How dense are these bloody bureaucrats?!?

It appears that they're applying trademark law.  And as far as finding
a mention of Linux on the internet that does demonstrate trademark
use, good luck.

I guess this is why Jeremy wanted companies to reply to his letters
saying they acknowledge that they would pay a fee to use the name
"Linux".  _That_ demonstrates trademark use.





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