On Thu, 9 Dec 1999, Tim Bunce wrote:

> On Thu, Dec 09, 1999 at 12:59:01PM -0500, merlin wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > > Device::ISDN_OCLM::*
> > 
> > I'm not terribly enamoured of _. Personally, I'd rather then either
> > Device::ISDN::OCLM or just Device::OCLM. However, if there is a precedent
> > for the underscore I'll follow it.
> > 
> > "3comOCLM" would by fully qualified, but I don't think we can use the
> > manufacturer's name in that manner.
> 
> I don't see why not. All you need to do is acknowledge 3com and
> OCLM as trademarks in the docs.

Credit or no, commercial or no, the use of the 3com name would create the
likelihood of confusion that this was, in some way, sponsored by or
affiliated with 3com. In all probability they would have no problem with
it, however I have no desire to find out.

Merlin

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