>First of all, you cannot apply the law
half-assed to where you want it like limiting it to a few domains and not
all! Fortunately or unfortunately, laws come in one-size only.
Second of all, it is not the trademark
law, but how the legal system is being abused by WIPO and ICANN for
the benefit of a few. The Courts do recognize the rights of common
law and first usage under the trademark laws.
Jess my man,
Can you please lighten up and see that you and Mr. Young see things the
same in most respects?
Please take a look and if you speak of consistence, you will find the law
applied half assed.
May I be so bold as to take a stab at consensus between you as though I
were acting as some
half assed chair?
a. human concern must prevail over commercial concern.
b. Icann, UDRP and WIPO should place individuals above
Industrial concerns.
c. We do not need a regulatory body
to defend IP interests, but rather one to defend
individual interests.
Peace and happy new year,
Eric
JessWest@aol.com wrote:
In a
message dated 12/31/2001 6:01:50 PM Central Standard Time,
byoung651@attbi.com writes:
I don't
disagree. However, the law as it currently exists recognizes the
right of trademark holders over domain names whether we agree or
not. I'm just arguing to limit that right to a few
domains.
First of all, you cannot apply
the law half-assed to where you want it like limiting it to a few domains
and not all! Fortunately or unfortunately, laws come in one-size
only.
Second of all, it is not the
trademark law, but how the legal system is being abused by WIPO
and ICANN for the benefit of a few. The Courts do recognize the
rights of common law and first usage under the trademark
laws.