At 02:32 PM 1/4/99 -0800, Karl Auerbach wrote:
>
>> I asked Mueller to identify a TLD that TM interests alone have prevented
>> from being operational today and he did not reply.
>
>During the IAHC days there wasn't much argument over whether to add new
>TLDs, but rather how many. It is the pressure from the various
>trade/service mark folks which has changed that situation to the current
>one of immobility (and vast financial value to NSI.)
>
>So, I would agree that the TM interests have stopped there being any new
>TLDs.
This is why I'm in favor of blowing them off and moving onwards. The TM
interests are being purely obstructive. They want "my way or the highway",
no negotiation. I vote for the highway. They are a 500 pound anchor, I
suggest that we cast off.
If you doubt me, check the EPIC site and search for WIPO references.
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