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The last appeal (better described in an alternate story ) was overturned because all of the words involved were dictionary words, and that it was unrealistic to expect a trademark search for every AdWords sale.

However, there is no doubt that AXA isn't found in most dictionaries, certainly not English or French - so it would seem they actually have a good chance of loosing this lawsuit.

who
socialsoftwareweb reports - "... Right now it is 'invitation only...' Google employees, and friends of Google employees make up the 'orkut' membership ..."

privacy
register reported - "... Google has attempted to play down the relationship with Orkut, although each page is branded "in affiliation with Google." The Privacy Policy notes "We may share information that you submit and any non-personally identifiable information we collect with Google, Inc. and agents of orkut in accordance to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy," according an FAQ on the site ..."

I trawled thru google. looks like they are not crawling through orkut yet.