Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-05-06 Thread MJ Ray
Martin Michlmayr wrote: > [...] given that the domains currently in question don't seem > particularly urgent, I suggest we wait until we have a clear procedure > and policy. [...] We have at least one of the domains was an "obvious" guess for debian, yet it was being used by a SuSE reseller until

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-16 Thread Martin Michlmayr - Debian Project Leader
* MJ Ray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2005-04-13 14:21]: > > Anyway, before we can enforce our trademark, we actually need an > > updated and coherent trademark policy. > > I'm disappointed by your inaction. The current permission statement > does not permit any use which seems to cover this case. > http:

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-14 Thread John Goerzen
On Thu, Apr 14, 2005 at 12:44:23PM -0500, Branden Robinson wrote: > [I am not subscribed to the spi-trademark list.] Nor am I. [ much snippage ] > I'm CCing John Goerzen, the SPI President -- John, if you think it would be > a good idea, please ask David to add an SPI Trademark Committee update

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-14 Thread Branden Robinson
[I am not subscribed to the spi-trademark list.] On Wed, Apr 13, 2005 at 02:21:03PM +0100, MJ Ray wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > There are other domains which are imho more problematic than those > > mentioned in this thread. Anyway, before we can enforce our > > trademark, we actually nee

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-13 Thread MJ Ray
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > There are other domains which are imho more problematic than those > mentioned in this thread. Anyway, before we can enforce our > trademark, we actually need an updated and coherent trademark policy. I'm disappointed by your inaction. The current permission statement d

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-13 Thread Martin Michlmayr - Debian Project Leader
* MJ Ray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2005-04-12 20:58]: > Will the outgoing DPL do this for the domains which triggered this > enquiry, please? It seems like it's a simple update to the summary > posted to debian-project with copies of any original emails. There are other domains which are imho more prob

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-12 Thread MJ Ray
Greg wrote: > If you forward me the the information about > the disputed domain and the relevant correspondence, I will take a look. Thanks to Greg for the reply. Will the outgoing DPL do this for the domains which triggered this enquiry, please? It seems like it's a simple update to the summary

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-12 Thread Gregory Pomerantz
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 04/01/2005 11:46:25 AM: > MJ, > > I don't really know myself what the procedures are, but I'm CCing the > trademark list on this for their feedback. > > -- John > > On Fri, Apr 01, 2005 at 05:11:30PM +0100, MJ Ray wrote: > > SPI board members, > > > > The debian pro

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-03 Thread Bruce Perens
Ean Schuessler wrote: Just go into this with your eyes open. I assure you. I'd guess they will immediately back away from it at the first sign of organized resistance or they are totally prepared to mess with you in court and waste your time. Delay is a likely strategy, and one we can cope wi

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-03 Thread Ean Schuessler
Just go into this with your eyes open. I would imagine that a company specializing in predatory domain trading comes well prepared to handle itself in court. I'd guess they will immediately back away from it at the first sign of organized resistance or they are totally prepared to mess with you

Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains

2005-04-02 Thread Bruce Perens
Ean Schuessler wrote: We've been over this many times but just to be sure. Understand that sending a cease and desist can lead to litigation. Yes. FROM US. It's time to stop being fearful little pansies about this. While we whine and quake "Ooooh, somebody could sue us, oh no oh no oh no" we ar