On 11 Aug 00, Kal scribbled a note about Re: [Open_Gaming] Compatible with:
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> The new clause reduces the cost and proof of burden for
> trademark holders. Trademark holders can act more swiftly
> to file a lawsuit after these official notices. Without
How does it reduce costs?
> the new clause, they would have to take into consideration
> increased cost/length of the litigation and prepare for a
> much more involved trial before actually filing a suit.
> Without the new clause, people would have more time to
> investigate the trademark after these official notices.
This I have trouble grasping. If somebody uses another's trademark
illegally (clause or no), the offended company must still go through
the exact same process (proving the violation), and the defendant
must also go through the same routine as well (proving that he has
not abused it).
As far as I see it, the clause just makes it more difficult for an
author to illegally use another person's trademark in the first
place..... (hence, less lawsuits in the long run....)
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