>"A Russian businessman has trademarked the ;-) emoticon used to convey a >wink in text messages and email.
Trademarks only prohibit uses that would cause market confusion. So this Russian has rights that pertain to one specific use in trade, which he must have stated in the trademark application. Other uses are not prohibited. You may :( and :) all you like. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
