We've trademarked the word mark "Wiktionary" in a number of jurisdictions, including the United States. I think most trademark lawyers would view "wikitionary" as confusingly similar -- I will probably follow up with our outside trademark counsel.
--Mike On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 3:48 PM, effe iets anders <[email protected]>wrote: > I assume you are referring to the term trademarked rather than copyrighted. > I suggest you contact Mike Godwin directly with this kind of questions, he > is handling those. > > With kind regards, > > Lodewijk > > 2010/3/29 Andrew Turvey <[email protected]> > > Is the term "Wiktionary" copyrighted? I only ask because the OpenDemocracy >> website has recently started a "Dictionary of Ethical Politics >> "wikitionary"" >> >> http://resurgence.opendemocracy.net/index.php/Main_Page >> >> If it is copyrighted, you may want to say something to them, or else it >> will end up like the "hoover" - a generic term usable by anyone. >> _______________________________________________ >> foundation-l mailing list >> [email protected] >> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l >> > > _______________________________________________ foundation-l mailing list [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l
