On 23-Feb-99 Greg Skinner wrote:
> I can see how some future DNS or even a distributed white/yellow pages
> might be improved by multiple character sets. However, without a proper
> framework for organizations to register their marks, such that they are
> given as much protection as they deserve under law, it could have the
> same problems as we currently have. It's my opinion that some thought
This protection exists today, and with no special structure needed, by
registries honoring the rulings of courts in this regard.
That is the protection they deserve, under the law. The law requires them to
police the use of their mark, and to make their case in court that a violation
of their rights with regards to that mark has occured.
> needs to be given to an appropriate structure for registering marked
> names. Once that's solved, it will be easier to tackle other problems.
Problem solved. What's next?
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E-Mail: William X. Walsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 23-Feb-99
Time: 12:40:15
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