Re: [wg-b] .UNION Top-level domain name

[Milton Mueller <mueller@syr.edu>]

Solicitor Schwimmer, if it is your contention that the word "exxon" cannot be
used to make a statement about the company, such as "exxon.isnotfair," the burden
of proof is on *you* to cite law and cases as to why they cannot be.

--MM

Martin B. Schwimmer wrote:

> >>  But rather, if
> >>  >there exist charted TLDs, like .union, .isnotfair, or .ecology, can they
> >>  >be used in connection with a product, organization or company name?
> >>  >For example, would boeing.union, exxon.union, cocacola.union,
> >>  >volvo.union and similar names be permitted without the permission of
> >>  >Boeing, Exxon, Cocacola, Volvo, etc?
> >>  >
> >>  >    I think the answer should be a clear yes.
> >>  >
> >>
> >>
> >>Please brief us on the law, citing cases.
> >
> >Let's try the Lanham Act and the US constitution for starters?
> >
>
> Citing cases.
>
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