Messages in this thread | | | From | (H. Peter Anvin) | Subject | Re: [OFF-TOPIC] Register Linux | Date | 24 May 1999 09:01:45 GMT |
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Followup to: <199905221142.LAA11215@ana.col.psi.br> By author: "Leonardo Marques de Souza" <leo@opensystem.org.br> In newsgroup: linux.dev.kernel > > Helo, > > I would like to know, any one (one each country, depending of > law) can register "linux" to deny others ,in the same country, > to sell CDs, Disks, Books > with "Linux" inside?? > A enterprise in Brazil, are trying to register "linux" to deny > others to sell CD with mark "Linux" subscribed on CD. For > example: If i try to sell CDs with name "Linux UlaUla" i can't > !!!! olny with name "UlaUla OS" or "OSx"or others name without > "Linux" in..... > > Its'possible!!??? "Linux" name is not a international > trendmark of Linus or Gnu? >
<THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE - CONSULT A LAWYER>
Yes, it is. Even if it is not registered in a particular country, per international trademark law you don't have to register it (it just simplifies the burden of proof.) In most countries, attempting to register a trademark knowing it is already in use is considered fraud, and is criminal.
-hpa -- "The user's computer downloads the ActiveX code and simulates a 'Blue Screen' crash, a generally benign event most users are familiar with and that would not necessarily arouse suspicions." -- Security exploit description on http://www.zks.net/p3/how.asp
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