> Could ibm block the use of ibm.union, or nike block the > use of nike.union. Depends on the type of use. Compare 15 USC 1125(c)(1) with 1125(c)(4)(B). I think a larger question is whether or not there is a real need for a totally new TLD here. Right now, to my understanding, .ORG is, by definition, non-commercial. I see that the AFL-CIO already has a site at aflcio.org. Otho Ross