RE: [ga] Interesting WIPO ruling re: NewZealand.biz

[Joanna Lane <jo-uk@rcn.com>]

> From: John
> Berryhill Ph.D. J.D.
> This is the first time I've seen someone arguing that there
> should be a ban
> on generic and common terms AND trademarks.

If the UDRP banned generic last names from birth certificates, that would
work. Alternatively, we could lobby for a "discrimination against generics
and common terms act", which would be needed to protect the right of those
unfortunates who are born with generic last names, or have pre-existing
generic corporation names. Count me in with any class action suit.

>
> That leaves few other choices, but maybe we should just ban registering
> domain names entirely.

Let's just revert to IP numbers, it's less contentious. Google can do the
rest.

Regards,
Joanna

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