Re: DOTNET.NET
Scott Evensen (sevensen@comnet.com)
Thu, 24 Aug 1995 15:12:07 -0600
>I question this trademark, since it has been filed, but not approved.
>Also, "dot net" is the ending to ~1/5 of all U.S. domains -- this makes it
>a commonly used phrase which is not trademarkable. The big question is can
>Tris persuade a lawyer to represent him for a reasonable amount to protect
>dotnet.net. I'd also like to point out that printing business cards &
>advertising materials with an unapproved domain is just plain stupid.
>
This issue has already been decided in court with mtv.com. As long as Tris is
going to use it for personal use and not business use there is nothing
those assholes
can do.
Scott Evensen (2 more years and I could represent Tris)