Trademarks 'raison d'être'. To use Attorneys words, "The basic tenet of trademark law is to protect consumers and trademark owners from confusion in the marketplace". - "That will be $2,000 please", they say, with big greedy smile on face.
In English, this means - Trademarks existance is so we are all clear as to the source of product or service. It has to be clearly identified. The authorities deceive you - they know how to solve these conflicts. They are without honour.
It is a First Amendment issue. They do this to control the words you can use.
I will prove to you - they do not give a fig about the basic tenet of trademark law. They just care about money and power - the law means nothing to them, they break several. Visit WIPO.org.uk and see.
A trademark is declared invalid through a lack of distinctiveness, they all have to be different - so they all can be identified.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with the World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO.ORG, part of U.N., paid for (owned?) by big business.
The authorities have bastardized our language - they have taken all words away from us and make them fit for only one use - only as trademark system. It is a very bad system at that, used by only one supplier of each name, out of thousands worldwide.
Extract of 9 October 2000 email to DoC & USPTO:
"Here is an analogy, just for a moment imagine, if you will:
You go to your dictionary and look up definition for the word 'apple'. It says the following:
Apple - a maker of computers. This is the sole meaning; any other use will be a criminal offence.
Nothing at all about them being a fruit used in the world famous 'American Apple Pie'. All words have had their description changed. You find dictionaries have been bastardized, for use as a trademark system. Would you not be outraged that all the words in your vocabulary for everyday speech have been perverted this way?"
/ end
Perhaps you have more common sense - do you understand? Can you see - words belonging to everybody have been given to big business? Like I say, the Apple in the world famous 'American Apple Pie' is now a computer, not a fruit.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with the World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO.ORG, part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
Can you please explain to me - if trademarks are to identify source - why do they not introduce name.class.country.reg?
Nearly ALL trademarks share a common word(s) with many others - even in same country. For example, in the dispute case of etoy and eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200 other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Those with a brain can see, nearly all domain names "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion" - it is just bull* excuse.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO.ORG, part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
Nearly ALL trademarks share a common word(s) with many others - even in same country. For example, in the dispute case of etoy and
eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200
other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would
"infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Those with a brain can see, nearly all domain names "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion" - it is just bull* excuse.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO.ORG, part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
They have always known solution to trademark problems.
Nominet UK is the Registry for.uk Internet Domain Names. The existing Dispute Resolution Service is under review. I sent this open letter:
Garry Anderson
World Intellectual Piracy Organization (WIPO.org.uk)
Response to Review of Dispute Resolution Service for Nominet UK
The WIPO represents just plain common sense and logical intelligence on topic of Internet management. Ability further demonstrated on other subjects at skilful.com (though you may not like what I say there). The following is considered and informed opinion - after looking at all the facts. See if you agree with me.
WIPO is defending the rights of domain owners worldwide. So obviously - not the same WIPO that is part of UN just looking after big business (coincidentally paid by them). Though they are certainly biased, I would not accuse them of being corrupt (with only circumstantial evidence).
This solution has been put to the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Department of Commerce - during discussions neither could deny my assertions. It was common sense that the authorities already must have known the simple logical answer.
First, I wish to make comment on the response from IP Litigation Group - Field Fisher Waterhouse, supporting ICANN's UDRP. There is so much I wish to say, but will cut it very short.
To quote them, "As to the inconsistency of decisions being handed down under the UDRP, it is still early days and, as more decisions are made and precedents are adopted, the decision-making will become more uniform."
Saying, "...we believe that trade mark protection is of paramount importance", they unashamedly admit their decisions are biased. This is nothing more than a confession they are becoming more uniformly prejudiced.
A fact for you: domain names are not trademarks - ask Paul Mockapetris, creator of Domain Name System.
However, as authorities know, domain names could be made compatible with trademarks.
ICANN's UDRP has shown this Dispute Resolution process is totally unworkable and unjust.
Though the authorities SAY they have good ideals - to protect trademarks on the Internet - this is a barefaced LIE. Only those unable to progress ideas through to conclusion would believe them.
They only give certain trademarks an illegal dominant position and create a 'cash cow' for their friends in the legal profession. This is demonstrably true and was the obvious intention. Those in pocket of big business would say otherwise.
Most businesses fail to realise, their domain could be victim of reverse hijacking by bigger business, at any time in the future. They will never be safe, even after investing ALL into their business - the most important part of their business, their identity, could be stolen from them.
The only solution is to have restricted TLDs. For example, Nissan cars tried to take nissan.com from Mr Nissan - it makes sense to reserve.car TLD for carmakers - they can then use nissan.car. It has to be on a 'first come - first served' basis.
There is one main cause for all these problems. The authorities are deliberately managing the system so that domain names are not compatible to trademarks. They do so for reasons based on money and power, without any sense of Justice. To explain:
Nearly ALL trademarks share a common word(s) with many others - even in same country. For example, in the dispute case of etoy and eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200 other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Those with a brain can see, nearly all domain names "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion" - it is just bull* excuse.
Making it worse still - they let only one of these businesses use this common word - so ALL the others cannot. This is against "unfair competition" laws. BUT, what makes it really bad - the authorities know the answer to avoid this and are allowing businesses to break this law.
It gets even worse (is this possible?). Though the naming system is not just for trademarks, authorities are taking these common words from the legal owners. These people had the intelligence to buy these common words first. The authorities and big business are stealing the "Intellectual Property" of these individuals.
As shown, most trademarks cannot have their name - so nearly ALL visitors are going to arrive at the wrong location and ALL get "confused" anyway. So "consumer confusion" and "infringement" are just excuse, obvious lies, used to take away the domain from legal owner. These are problems inherent in the system - entirely the fault of authorities.
All these cases, in the courts and before WIPO, are based on lies and propaganda. I am amazed so many intelligent people have been taken in.
Something to note. They all do not want it solved; you will only see objections from them. Even the 'good guys' (defending the little guy) are making a lot of money from these disputes. Their arrogant refusal to publicly recognize mandatory requirements is contemptible.
Mandatory Requirements:
1. Trademark Name
2. Classification
3. Country
4. Identifier - suggest Top Level Domain of.REG
The format for customer to identify source (the reason for trademarks): name.class.country.reg
This acts as certificate of authentication and directory - if you can use the telephone, then you can use dot REG. Small businesses need not go broke buying hundreds of domains, trying to protect every slight variation of trademark in every TLD.
If business wants to use Name.com for advertising and marketing purposes on the Internet - this is legal usage. To use it as currently used (to dominate over other trademarks), is illegal usage. It requires class, country and identifier - i.e. Apple Computers could use apple.tech.us.reg for trademark identity - using apple.com for marketing.
It is logical, that they all are issued with a domain name with each trademark - in format name.class.country.reg - the same as trademark rights issued.
There need be no restrictions put on a company whatsoever - they can use any number of.com/.biz etc. domains - for advertising and marketing purposes.
There are laws in place should Mr Nissan try to pass himself off as Nissan Cars on his nissan.com. Big business is using Dispute Resolution to dominate this word space. Anyway, the consumer knows it is not the car people - if they are not redirected to nissan.car.uk.reg.
There are laws in place for libel should anyone make such unlawful remarks on any of these sites. They object to any criticism and are using Dispute Resolution to abridge the freedom of speech.
It is nothing complicated. Guardians of the Internet with all your so-called experts, if you still do not understand, contact garry@wipo.org.uk - I will draw you a picture. However, you knew all this already - or are you admitting to gross incompetence?
The main reasons they want Dispute Resolution to go on:
1 Big business gets more power abusing their trademark.
2 Guardians of the Internet get more importance.
3 Lawyers and trademark protection companies get rich.
4 Domain registration companies get rich from trademarks protecting mark.
5 Small businesses go broke with big business taking identity - less competition for them.
6 They muffle criticism of them - abridging the freedom of speech.
7 Kids (and grown-ups) are stopped from making fan sites.
In conclusion, to reiterate - domain names are not trademarks. Millions of TLD are possible. I call for Nominet UK to put pressure on ICANN, first for the introduction of.REG to stop most of these problems. From there, new restricted TLDs to stop other disputes, examples.CAR and.ACTOR - it is just plain common sense.
Try searching for ICANN+UDRP+truth+justice+honour+honesty on google (no link as not there).
Nominet UK is the Registry for.uk Internet Domain Names. The existing Dispute Resolution Service is under review.
They are being urged to use ICANN's UDRP - or some of its principles.
Consultation Responses - These being a Litigation Group - think I should add, all this is just my opinion after careful analysis.
Needless to say - despite this being a "public consultation" - my response was not allowed. I was censored. I include it below, just for the record:
Garry Anderson
World Intellectual Piracy Organization (WIPO.org.uk)
Response to Review of Dispute Resolution Service for Nominet UK
The WIPO represents just plain common sense and logical intelligence on topic of Internet management. Ability further demonstrated on other subjects at skilful.com (though you may not like what I say there). The following is considered and informed opinion - after looking at all the facts. See if you agree with me.
WIPO is defending the rights of domain owners worldwide. So obviously - not the same WIPO that is part of UN just looking after big business (coincidentally paid by them). Though they are certainly biased, I would not accuse them of being corrupt (with only circumstantial evidence).
This solution has been put to the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Department of Commerce - during discussions neither could deny my assertions. It was common sense that the authorities already must have known the simple logical answer.
First, I wish to make comment on the response from IP Litigation Group - Field Fisher Waterhouse, supporting ICANN's UDRP. There is so much I wish to say, but will cut it very short.
To quote them, "As to the inconsistency of decisions being handed down under the UDRP, it is still early days and, as more decisions are made and precedents are adopted, the decision-making will become more uniform."
Saying, "...we believe that trade mark protection is of paramount importance", they unashamedly admit their decisions are biased. This is nothing more than a confession they are becoming more uniformly prejudiced.
A fact for you: domain names are not trademarks - ask Paul Mockapetris, creator of Domain Name System.
However, as authorities know, domain names could be made compatible with trademarks.
ICANN's UDRP has shown this Dispute Resolution process is totally unworkable and unjust.
Though the authorities SAY they have good ideals - to protect trademarks on the Internet - this is a barefaced LIE. Only those unable to progress ideas through to conclusion would believe them.
They only give certain trademarks an illegal dominant position and create a 'cash cow' for their friends in the legal profession. This is demonstrably true and was the obvious intention. Those in pocket of big business would say otherwise.
Most businesses fail to realise, their domain could be victim of reverse hijacking by bigger business, at any time in the future. They will never be safe, even after investing ALL into their business - the most important part of their business, their identity, could be stolen from them.
The only solution is to have restricted TLDs. For example, Nissan cars tried to take nissan.com from Mr Nissan - it makes sense to reserve.car TLD for carmakers - they can then use nissan.car. It has to be on a 'first come - first served' basis.
There is one main cause for all these problems. The authorities are deliberately managing the system so that domain names are not compatible to trademarks. They do so for reasons based on money and power, without any sense of Justice. To explain:
Nearly ALL trademarks share a common word(s) with many others - even in same country. For example, in the dispute case of etoy and eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200 other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Those with a brain can see, nearly all domain names "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion" - it is just bull* excuse.
Making it worse still - they let only one of these businesses use this common word - so ALL the others cannot. This is against "unfair competition" laws. BUT, what makes it really bad - the authorities know the answer to avoid this and are allowing businesses to break this law.
It gets even worse (is this possible?). Though the naming system is not just for trademarks, authorities are taking these common words from the legal owners. These people had the intelligence to buy these common words first. The authorities and big business are stealing the "Intellectual Property" of these individuals.
As shown, most trademarks cannot have their name - so nearly ALL visitors are going to arrive at the wrong location and ALL get "confused" anyway. So "consumer confusion" and "infringement" are just excuse, obvious lies, used to take away the domain from legal owner. These are problems inherent in the system - entirely the fault of authorities.
All these cases, in the courts and before WIPO, are based on lies and propaganda. I am amazed so many intelligent people have been taken in.
Something to note. They all do not want it solved; you will only see objections from them. Even the 'good guys' (defending the little guy) are making a lot of money from these disputes. Their arrogant refusal to publicly recognize mandatory requirements is contemptible.
Mandatory Requirements:
1. Trademark Name
2. Classification
3. Country
4. Identifier - suggest Top Level Domain of.REG
The format for customer to identify source (the reason for trademarks): name.class.country.reg
This acts as certificate of authentication and directory - if you can use the telephone, then you can use dot REG. Small businesses need not go broke buying hundreds of domains, trying to protect every slight variation of trademark in every TLD.
If business wants to use Name.com for advertising and marketing purposes on the Internet - this is legal usage. To use it as currently used (to dominate over other trademarks), is illegal usage. It requires class, country and identifier - i.e. Apple Computers could use apple.tech.us.reg for trademark identity - using apple.com for marketing.
It is logical, that they all are issued with a domain name with each trademark - in format name.class.country.reg - the same as trademark rights issued.
There need be no restrictions put on a company whatsoever - they can use any number of.com/.biz etc. domains - for advertising and marketing purposes.
There are laws in place should Mr Nissan try to pass himself off as Nissan Cars on his nissan.com. Big business is using Dispute Resolution to dominate this word space. Anyway, the consumer knows it is not the car people - if they are not redirected to nissan.car.uk.reg.
There are laws in place for libel should anyone make such unlawful remarks on any of these sites. They object to any criticism and are using Dispute Resolution to abridge the freedom of speech.
It is nothing complicated. Guardians of the Internet with all your so-called experts, if you still do not understand, contact garry@wipo.org.uk - I will draw you a picture. However, you knew all this already - or are you admitting to gross incompetence?
The main reasons they want Dispute Resolution to go on:
1 Big business gets more power abusing their trademark.
2 Guardians of the Internet get more importance.
3 Lawyers and trademark protection companies get rich.
4 Domain registration companies get rich from trademarks protecting mark.
5 Small businesses go broke with big business taking identity - less competition for them.
6 They muffle criticism of them - abridging the freedom of speech.
7 Kids (and grown-ups) are stopped from making fan sites.
In conclusion, to reiterate - domain names are not trademarks. Millions of TLD are possible. I call for Nominet UK to put pressure on ICANN, first for the introduction of.REG to stop most of these problems. From there, new restricted TLDs to stop other disputes, examples.CAR and.ACTOR - it is just plain common sense.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the
World Intellectual Property Organization -WIPO.ORG, part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
.ORG are effectively to be stolen from the legal owners.
ICANN knew this Top Level Domain was being used by individuals, families, small clubs, town communities and small businesses (.COM and.NET had gone). Many, hopefully, are profitable.
ICANN allowed this type of use - without complaint.
To all intents and purposes, they endorse this use as generic TLD.
Non-profit use has never been mentioned for.ORG TLD.
Why did ICANN not inform.ORG owners that their identity is in danger of being stolen from them? It is easy to do email merge posting with all contact addresses on registry. Obviously, they did not want any objections to their plans.
ICANN are deliberately holding up new TLDs. Domains are a limitless resource - yet ICANN made them scarce.
They and their predecessors are responsible for most the problems. To protect big business interests, they did not open up enough TLD.
They know the answer for trademarks. The USPTO and DoC do not deny that name.class.country.reg need be legal requirements for all trademarks. Visit my site if you do not believe me. They must have always known.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, paid for (owned) by big business.
The whole point being just that - Monopolies in anything, including software and business methods, are a bad thing.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the
World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
The authorities are deliberately managing the system, so that domain names are not compatible to trademarks. They do so for reasons based on money and power, without any sense of Justice.
Though the authorities SAY they have good ideals - to protect trademarks on the Internet - this is a bare-faced LIE. Only those unable to progress ideas through to conclusion would believe them. They only give certain trademarks an illegal dominant position and create a 'cash cow' for their friends in the legal profession. This is demonstrably true and was the obvious intention. Those in pocket of big business would say otherwise.
These domains are to make everyone aware that they have done this purposefully, to allow big business the control of what you can say on the Internet.
They know the answer to trademark problems. I have posted it on this site before. For those that have missed it:
I have looked at the arguments behind the domain name situation and reached logical conclusion. I have been communicating with USPTO and DoC about the problems. I knew they must have already known the logical solution to them. They do not deny it.
Problem is highlighted in cases like etoy versus eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200 other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Basically an identifier, class and country code are ESSENTIAL to identify trademarks on the Internet.
Trademarks outside the Internet has to be set apart by special typeface or script. And use IDENTIFIER of "tm" for an unregistered mark and "®" for a registered mark. Trademarks simply need adapting to the Internet.
I suggest.REG as the TLD for the legally required identifier. Format need be name.class.country.REG. So - for example - domino pizza in USA, would be domino.food.us.REG.
Just text based area codes for the Internet - If you can use the telephone, then you can use.REG !
WIPO.org.uk & SWIPO.org - have no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, payed for (and owned?) by big business.
I also got WoolwichSucks.co.uk, having evidence they defrauded customers over Endowment Policies.
All above is in my considered and informed opinion.
WIPO would never have allowed libraries to be started in the first place. They would claim copyright infringement.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, payed for (owned by?) by big business.
Quote: "It's no wonder the FBI wants all encryption programs to file what amounts to a "master key" with a federal authority that would allow them, with a judge's permission, to decrypt a code in a case of national security."
It is blinking obvious the bad guys will still use encryption programs that have no "master key".
Therefore it is logical that them having the "master key", is only good for spying on the people.
So, THE REAL REASON for continuing this course, is to deny us the basic human right to privacy.
This will be the same as having somebody watching everything you do. All your finances available for them to scrutinize - heaven help you if you cannot account for every cent when they check on your taxes. All your personal emotions in private emails, your fears about health worries and your personal quirks in web-sites you visit. All your inner-most secrets will be open to them.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, payed for (owned by?) by big business.
Bill Gates donates 100 million dollars to aids research - out of goodness, expecting no reward.
These drug companies spend this money - out of greed, expecting great rewards.
Intellectual Property is about greed - maximising profits beyond what is reasonable. Look at what we pay in UK for CDs - them robbing us, is the best excuse for using Napster.
This case at the expense of millions of lives in the third-world, has to be the best excuse to review Intellectual Property monopoly policy.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO.org)
Having looked at the arguments behind the domain name situation, I reached a logical conclusion. It is my considered and informed opinion, that we arrived here because of one main cause.
The authorities are deliberately managing system, so that domain names are not compatible to trademarks. Though they know how to make them compatible, do not do so - for reasons I shall not go into here. Needless to say, reasons based on money and power.
You will see in just the USA alone that there are 1685 trademarks that contain the word "toy". You can find them listed at: USPTO.
There are also very many thousands of trademarks, that use the word "toy", in 200 other countries.
It is logical, therefore, that they ALL cannot be toy.com or similar, (etoy, eToys etc.) - else they would "infringe" upon each other.
In legal terms, it is also unfair competition that one should be allowed to use their name and ALL the others not.
BUT - authorities know the answer, allowing all trademarks to use their name on the Internet. I put this solution to USPTO and DoC - they do not deny it will solve problem. Basically, an identifier, class and country code are ESSENTIAL to identify trademarks.
All these cases, in the courts and before WIPO, are based on lies and propaganda. I am amazed so many intelligent people have been taken in. Consumer confusion is an obvious lie, used to take away the domain. They all cannot have their name - nearly ALL visitors are going to arrive at wrong location. So they are going to be "confused" anyway.
Please visit my site WIPO.org.uk to see the some of the laws they break.
WIPO.org.uk is the World Intellectual Piracy Organization.
Not associated with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO.org)
QUOTE: And as for my statement about ICANN, they have indeed taken this position. Now, that doesn't stop trademark holders from attempting to bully domain holders. Nor does it stop domain holders from giving in to their bullying. But it *is* their policy.
Then, dear Sir, why do they continue to let WIPO take the actions that they do.
Why should Madonna (the singer) have world rights to madonna.com?
I have not taken GarryAnderson.com, because I recognise other people out there with my name.
Hardly the act of an arrogant man - do you think?
I believe actions speak louder than words - ICANN's policy is obvious to me - and I think to you also.
Mr Mayor, the use of the name "World Intellectual Piracy Organization" was to make a point. For you to say it discredits the idea, you obviously missed something.
I am sorry if the point was to subtle for you - it was meant to be totally obvious. It is for WIPO.org.uk to be a direct challenge to WIPO.org. A politer methods would not work.
You have not a blinking clue what your are talking about. Look at the domains bullied off people. Domain names are about First Amendment - if you are stopped using xfirm.com to complain about it. OR to take away a childs site about their favorite team or cartoon character.
Are you trying to redefine the First Amendment?
"abridging the freedom of speech" - means just that. Are you attaching provisos? - remember, libel is another matter.
You say - "ICANN has already taken the stance that trademarks != rights to a TLD." - The evidence does not back this up. Look at the list thus far taken.
As for arrogance - look to the authorities actions. Look at your response. I can give as good as I get.
ICANN, USPTO, DoC and WIPO know the solution to trademark problems.
This is email sent 6 November 2000 to DoC & USPTO.
Subject: First Amendment
Secretary Mineta,
It is my truthful and honest opinion that you violate the First Amendment. This is for reasons laid out in previous communications to you, of 9th October and 6th September, about words on the Internet. Are you not ultimately responsible?
You restrict word usage so much, they can now only be used as trademarks. An individual's property (domain name) will be taken off them, should they use a word that business does not want them to have. People will lose financially should they try to protect their property.
I include the main elements for you to deny now, if this is not the truth.
You did not deny that an identifier, like.REG, was required for trademarks on the Internet. As we know this is the case for proper use elsewhere, you could not.
You did not deny that a classification was required. As we know it is essential to identify it from many others of the same name, you could not.
You did not deny that a country code was required. As we know it is essential to identify country source that also have many similar names, you could not.
You know that having a Top Level Domain of.REG for trademarks would be a certificate of authentication when consumers visit those sites. This would help prevent con men from defrauding the public. In addition, this would then allow people to use the words for whatever reason they see fit - without being gagged. You know there are laws, should anyone make libellous statements. It is all common sense, do you deny any of this?
Why do you put big business interests before that of free speech for the people?
Perhaps the First Amendment is not important to you. Either that or you have forgotten it, if so it is quoted in next paragraph.
AMENDMENT I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Abridging means to shorten, by the way. Strange is it not, that a British citizen has to cite this to you?
Though you have secured your place in history - as the man who stole words that belong to everybody and gave them to big business. All this is in my opinion of course, and others reading this, that may agree. That is unless you prove these claims wrong, which hopefully now you will attempt to do. If not you may have to do the right thing - introduce.REG Top Level Domain.
More at WIPO.org.uk - nothing todo with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO.ORG).
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Trademarks 'raison d'être'. To use Attorneys words, "The basic tenet of trademark law is to protect consumers and trademark owners from confusion in the marketplace". - "That will be $2,000 please", they say, with big greedy smile on face.
In English, this means - Trademarks existance is so we are all clear as to the source of product or service. It has to be clearly identified. The authorities deceive you - they know how to solve these conflicts. They are without honour.
It is a First Amendment issue. They do this to control the words you can use.
I will prove to you - they do not give a fig about the basic tenet of trademark law. They just care about money and power - the law means nothing to them, they break several. Visit WIPO.org.uk and see.
A trademark is declared invalid through a lack of distinctiveness, they all have to be different - so they all can be identified.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with the World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO.ORG, part of U.N., paid for (owned?) by big business.
This is all about big business wanting the control of words you can use.
One of the reasons why I have WIPO.org.uk and SWIPO.org
The authorities have bastardized our language - they have taken all words away from us and make them fit for only one use - only as trademark system. It is a very bad system at that, used by only one supplier of each name, out of thousands worldwide.
Extract of 9 October 2000 email to DoC & USPTO:
"Here is an analogy, just for a moment imagine, if you will:
You go to your dictionary and look up definition for the word 'apple'. It says the following:
Apple - a maker of computers. This is the sole meaning; any other use will be a criminal offence.
Nothing at all about them being a fruit used in the world famous 'American Apple Pie'. All words have had their description changed. You find dictionaries have been bastardized, for use as a trademark system. Would you not be outraged that all the words in your vocabulary for everyday speech have been perverted this way?"
/ end
Perhaps you have more common sense - do you understand? Can you see - words belonging to everybody have been given to big business? Like I say, the Apple in the world famous 'American Apple Pie' is now a computer, not a fruit.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with the World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO.ORG, part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
Can you please explain to me - if trademarks are to identify source - why do they not introduce name.class.country.reg?
Nearly ALL trademarks share a common word(s) with many others - even in same country. For example, in the dispute case of etoy and eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200 other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Those with a brain can see, nearly all domain names "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion" - it is just bull* excuse.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO.ORG, part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
Nearly ALL trademarks share a common word(s) with many others - even in same country. For example, in the dispute case of etoy and eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200 other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Those with a brain can see, nearly all domain names "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion" - it is just bull* excuse.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO.ORG, part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
They have always known solution to trademark problems.
.uk Internet Domain Names. The existing Dispute Resolution Service is under review. I sent this open letter:
.car TLD for carmakers - they can then use nissan.car. It has to be on a 'first come - first served' basis.
.REG
.com/.biz etc. domains - for advertising and marketing purposes.
.REG to stop most of these problems. From there, new restricted TLDs to stop other disputes, examples .CAR and .ACTOR - it is just plain common sense.
Nominet UK is the Registry for
Garry Anderson
World Intellectual Piracy Organization ( WIPO.org.uk )
Response to Review of Dispute Resolution Service for Nominet UK
The WIPO represents just plain common sense and logical intelligence on topic of Internet management. Ability further demonstrated on other subjects at skilful.com (though you may not like what I say there). The following is considered and informed opinion - after looking at all the facts. See if you agree with me.
WIPO is defending the rights of domain owners worldwide. So obviously - not the same WIPO that is part of UN just looking after big business (coincidentally paid by them). Though they are certainly biased, I would not accuse them of being corrupt (with only circumstantial evidence).
This solution has been put to the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Department of Commerce - during discussions neither could deny my assertions. It was common sense that the authorities already must have known the simple logical answer.
First, I wish to make comment on the response from IP Litigation Group - Field Fisher Waterhouse, supporting ICANN's UDRP. There is so much I wish to say, but will cut it very short.
To quote them, "As to the inconsistency of decisions being handed down under the UDRP, it is still early days and, as more decisions are made and precedents are adopted, the decision-making will become more uniform."
Saying, "...we believe that trade mark protection is of paramount importance", they unashamedly admit their decisions are biased. This is nothing more than a confession they are becoming more uniformly prejudiced.
A fact for you: domain names are not trademarks - ask Paul Mockapetris, creator of Domain Name System.
However, as authorities know, domain names could be made compatible with trademarks.
ICANN's UDRP has shown this Dispute Resolution process is totally unworkable and unjust.
Though the authorities SAY they have good ideals - to protect trademarks on the Internet - this is a barefaced LIE. Only those unable to progress ideas through to conclusion would believe them.
They only give certain trademarks an illegal dominant position and create a 'cash cow' for their friends in the legal profession. This is demonstrably true and was the obvious intention. Those in pocket of big business would say otherwise.
Most businesses fail to realise, their domain could be victim of reverse hijacking by bigger business, at any time in the future. They will never be safe, even after investing ALL into their business - the most important part of their business, their identity, could be stolen from them.
The only solution is to have restricted TLDs. For example, Nissan cars tried to take nissan.com from Mr Nissan - it makes sense to reserve
There is one main cause for all these problems. The authorities are deliberately managing the system so that domain names are not compatible to trademarks. They do so for reasons based on money and power, without any sense of Justice. To explain:
Nearly ALL trademarks share a common word(s) with many others - even in same country. For example, in the dispute case of etoy and eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200 other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Those with a brain can see, nearly all domain names "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion" - it is just bull* excuse.
Making it worse still - they let only one of these businesses use this common word - so ALL the others cannot. This is against "unfair competition" laws. BUT, what makes it really bad - the authorities know the answer to avoid this and are allowing businesses to break this law.
It gets even worse (is this possible?). Though the naming system is not just for trademarks, authorities are taking these common words from the legal owners. These people had the intelligence to buy these common words first. The authorities and big business are stealing the "Intellectual Property" of these individuals.
As shown, most trademarks cannot have their name - so nearly ALL visitors are going to arrive at the wrong location and ALL get "confused" anyway. So "consumer confusion" and "infringement" are just excuse, obvious lies, used to take away the domain from legal owner. These are problems inherent in the system - entirely the fault of authorities.
All these cases, in the courts and before WIPO, are based on lies and propaganda. I am amazed so many intelligent people have been taken in.
Something to note. They all do not want it solved; you will only see objections from them. Even the 'good guys' (defending the little guy) are making a lot of money from these disputes. Their arrogant refusal to publicly recognize mandatory requirements is contemptible.
Mandatory Requirements:
1. Trademark Name
2. Classification
3. Country
4. Identifier - suggest Top Level Domain of
The format for customer to identify source (the reason for trademarks): name.class.country.reg
This acts as certificate of authentication and directory - if you can use the telephone, then you can use dot REG. Small businesses need not go broke buying hundreds of domains, trying to protect every slight variation of trademark in every TLD.
If business wants to use Name.com for advertising and marketing purposes on the Internet - this is legal usage. To use it as currently used (to dominate over other trademarks), is illegal usage. It requires class, country and identifier - i.e. Apple Computers could use apple.tech.us.reg for trademark identity - using apple.com for marketing.
It is logical, that they all are issued with a domain name with each trademark - in format name.class.country.reg - the same as trademark rights issued.
There need be no restrictions put on a company whatsoever - they can use any number of
There are laws in place should Mr Nissan try to pass himself off as Nissan Cars on his nissan.com. Big business is using Dispute Resolution to dominate this word space. Anyway, the consumer knows it is not the car people - if they are not redirected to nissan.car.uk.reg.
There are laws in place for libel should anyone make such unlawful remarks on any of these sites. They object to any criticism and are using Dispute Resolution to abridge the freedom of speech.
It is nothing complicated. Guardians of the Internet with all your so-called experts, if you still do not understand, contact garry@wipo.org.uk - I will draw you a picture. However, you knew all this already - or are you admitting to gross incompetence?
The main reasons they want Dispute Resolution to go on:
1 Big business gets more power abusing their trademark.
2 Guardians of the Internet get more importance.
3 Lawyers and trademark protection companies get rich.
4 Domain registration companies get rich from trademarks protecting mark.
5 Small businesses go broke with big business taking identity - less competition for them.
6 They muffle criticism of them - abridging the freedom of speech.
7 Kids (and grown-ups) are stopped from making fan sites.
In conclusion, to reiterate - domain names are not trademarks. Millions of TLD are possible. I call for Nominet UK to put pressure on ICANN, first for the introduction of
Try searching for ICANN+UDRP+truth+justice+honour+honesty on google (no link as not there).
.uk Internet Domain Names. The existing Dispute Resolution Service is under review.
.car TLD for carmakers - they can then use nissan.car. It has to be on a 'first come - first served' basis.
.REG
.com/.biz etc. domains - for advertising and marketing purposes.
.REG to stop most of these problems. From there, new restricted TLDs to stop other disputes, examples .CAR and .ACTOR - it is just plain common sense.
Nominet UK is the Registry for
They are being urged to use ICANN's UDRP - or some of its principles.
Consultation Responses - These being a Litigation Group - think I should add, all this is just my opinion after careful analysis.
Needless to say - despite this being a "public consultation" - my response was not allowed. I was censored. I include it below, just for the record:
Garry Anderson
World Intellectual Piracy Organization (WIPO.org.uk)
Response to Review of Dispute Resolution Service for Nominet UK
The WIPO represents just plain common sense and logical intelligence on topic of Internet management. Ability further demonstrated on other subjects at skilful.com (though you may not like what I say there). The following is considered and informed opinion - after looking at all the facts. See if you agree with me.
WIPO is defending the rights of domain owners worldwide. So obviously - not the same WIPO that is part of UN just looking after big business (coincidentally paid by them). Though they are certainly biased, I would not accuse them of being corrupt (with only circumstantial evidence).
This solution has been put to the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Department of Commerce - during discussions neither could deny my assertions. It was common sense that the authorities already must have known the simple logical answer.
First, I wish to make comment on the response from IP Litigation Group - Field Fisher Waterhouse, supporting ICANN's UDRP. There is so much I wish to say, but will cut it very short.
To quote them, "As to the inconsistency of decisions being handed down under the UDRP, it is still early days and, as more decisions are made and precedents are adopted, the decision-making will become more uniform."
Saying, "...we believe that trade mark protection is of paramount importance", they unashamedly admit their decisions are biased. This is nothing more than a confession they are becoming more uniformly prejudiced.
A fact for you: domain names are not trademarks - ask Paul Mockapetris, creator of Domain Name System.
However, as authorities know, domain names could be made compatible with trademarks.
ICANN's UDRP has shown this Dispute Resolution process is totally unworkable and unjust.
Though the authorities SAY they have good ideals - to protect trademarks on the Internet - this is a barefaced LIE. Only those unable to progress ideas through to conclusion would believe them.
They only give certain trademarks an illegal dominant position and create a 'cash cow' for their friends in the legal profession. This is demonstrably true and was the obvious intention. Those in pocket of big business would say otherwise.
Most businesses fail to realise, their domain could be victim of reverse hijacking by bigger business, at any time in the future. They will never be safe, even after investing ALL into their business - the most important part of their business, their identity, could be stolen from them.
The only solution is to have restricted TLDs. For example, Nissan cars tried to take nissan.com from Mr Nissan - it makes sense to reserve
There is one main cause for all these problems. The authorities are deliberately managing the system so that domain names are not compatible to trademarks. They do so for reasons based on money and power, without any sense of Justice. To explain:
Nearly ALL trademarks share a common word(s) with many others - even in same country. For example, in the dispute case of etoy and eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200 other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Those with a brain can see, nearly all domain names "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion" - it is just bull* excuse.
Making it worse still - they let only one of these businesses use this common word - so ALL the others cannot. This is against "unfair competition" laws. BUT, what makes it really bad - the authorities know the answer to avoid this and are allowing businesses to break this law.
It gets even worse (is this possible?). Though the naming system is not just for trademarks, authorities are taking these common words from the legal owners. These people had the intelligence to buy these common words first. The authorities and big business are stealing the "Intellectual Property" of these individuals.
As shown, most trademarks cannot have their name - so nearly ALL visitors are going to arrive at the wrong location and ALL get "confused" anyway. So "consumer confusion" and "infringement" are just excuse, obvious lies, used to take away the domain from legal owner. These are problems inherent in the system - entirely the fault of authorities.
All these cases, in the courts and before WIPO, are based on lies and propaganda. I am amazed so many intelligent people have been taken in.
Something to note. They all do not want it solved; you will only see objections from them. Even the 'good guys' (defending the little guy) are making a lot of money from these disputes. Their arrogant refusal to publicly recognize mandatory requirements is contemptible.
Mandatory Requirements:
1. Trademark Name
2. Classification
3. Country
4. Identifier - suggest Top Level Domain of
The format for customer to identify source (the reason for trademarks): name.class.country.reg
This acts as certificate of authentication and directory - if you can use the telephone, then you can use dot REG. Small businesses need not go broke buying hundreds of domains, trying to protect every slight variation of trademark in every TLD.
If business wants to use Name.com for advertising and marketing purposes on the Internet - this is legal usage. To use it as currently used (to dominate over other trademarks), is illegal usage. It requires class, country and identifier - i.e. Apple Computers could use apple.tech.us.reg for trademark identity - using apple.com for marketing.
It is logical, that they all are issued with a domain name with each trademark - in format name.class.country.reg - the same as trademark rights issued.
There need be no restrictions put on a company whatsoever - they can use any number of
There are laws in place should Mr Nissan try to pass himself off as Nissan Cars on his nissan.com. Big business is using Dispute Resolution to dominate this word space. Anyway, the consumer knows it is not the car people - if they are not redirected to nissan.car.uk.reg.
There are laws in place for libel should anyone make such unlawful remarks on any of these sites. They object to any criticism and are using Dispute Resolution to abridge the freedom of speech.
It is nothing complicated. Guardians of the Internet with all your so-called experts, if you still do not understand, contact garry@wipo.org.uk - I will draw you a picture. However, you knew all this already - or are you admitting to gross incompetence?
The main reasons they want Dispute Resolution to go on:
1 Big business gets more power abusing their trademark.
2 Guardians of the Internet get more importance.
3 Lawyers and trademark protection companies get rich.
4 Domain registration companies get rich from trademarks protecting mark.
5 Small businesses go broke with big business taking identity - less competition for them.
6 They muffle criticism of them - abridging the freedom of speech.
7 Kids (and grown-ups) are stopped from making fan sites.
In conclusion, to reiterate - domain names are not trademarks. Millions of TLD are possible. I call for Nominet UK to put pressure on ICANN, first for the introduction of
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization -WIPO.ORG, part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
I ignore pay for listing sites - they are nothing but commercials for big business.
I should have said about WIPO - "World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business."
;-)
I left out the ?
Rather than questioning their ownership, it almost looked like I was accusing them.
I would not wish to give their lawyers anything to bully me with
.ORG are effectively to be stolen from the legal owners.
.NET had gone). Many, hopefully, are profitable.
.ORG TLD.
.ORG owners that their identity is in danger of being stolen from them? It is easy to do email merge posting with all contact addresses on registry. Obviously, they did not want any objections to their plans.
ICANN knew this Top Level Domain was being used by individuals, families, small clubs, town communities and small businesses (.COM and
ICANN allowed this type of use - without complaint.
To all intents and purposes, they endorse this use as generic TLD.
Non-profit use has never been mentioned for
Why did ICANN not inform
ICANN are deliberately holding up new TLDs. Domains are a limitless resource - yet ICANN made them scarce.
They and their predecessors are responsible for most the problems. To protect big business interests, they did not open up enough TLD.
They know the answer for trademarks. The USPTO and DoC do not deny that name.class.country.reg need be legal requirements for all trademarks. Visit my site if you do not believe me. They must have always known.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, paid for (owned) by big business.
The whole point being just that - Monopolies in anything, including software and business methods, are a bad thing.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
If no law against copying in that 'country' (no copyright treaties exist) - who is to enforce other countries law?
WIPO.org.uk
.ORG helps give people a voice - to speak out against injustice.
The authorities want to stop us - to deny us a voice. To stop free speech.
WIPO.org.uk
WIPO.ORG - World Intellectual Property Organization are part of UN, paid for (owned?) by big business.
.ORG - it is MOST unfair. But that is ICANN and WIPO all over.
They are profit making organization.
They make VAST profits for their friends in the legal profession.
Do not believe propaganda in the news articles. They know how to solve the trademark problems on the Internet.
They destroy the credibility of the UN. WIPO help bullying aggressors take peoples property and destroy free speech.
It is too late now to take peoples
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from WIPO.ORG.
The authorities are deliberately managing the system, so that domain names are not compatible to trademarks. They do so for reasons based on money and power, without any sense of Justice.
.REG as the TLD for the legally required identifier. Format need be name.class.country.REG. So - for example - domino pizza in USA, would be domino.food.us.REG.
.REG !
Though the authorities SAY they have good ideals - to protect trademarks on the Internet - this is a bare-faced LIE. Only those unable to progress ideas through to conclusion would believe them. They only give certain trademarks an illegal dominant position and create a 'cash cow' for their friends in the legal profession. This is demonstrably true and was the obvious intention. Those in pocket of big business would say otherwise.
These domains are to make everyone aware that they have done this purposefully, to allow big business the control of what you can say on the Internet.
They know the answer to trademark problems. I have posted it on this site before. For those that have missed it:
I have looked at the arguments behind the domain name situation and reached logical conclusion. I have been communicating with USPTO and DoC about the problems. I knew they must have already known the logical solution to them. They do not deny it.
Problem is highlighted in cases like etoy versus eToys (e prefix for Internet) - 1,685 trademarks share common word "toy" in USA alone. There are tens of thousands of them in 200 other countries. Logical, therefore, that ALL cannot use slight variations on this common word (as domain name) - else it would "infringe" upon others and cause "consumer confusion".
Basically an identifier, class and country code are ESSENTIAL to identify trademarks on the Internet.
Trademarks outside the Internet has to be set apart by special typeface or script. And use IDENTIFIER of "tm" for an unregistered mark and "®" for a registered mark. Trademarks simply need adapting to the Internet.
I suggest
Just text based area codes for the Internet - If you can use the telephone, then you can use
WIPO.org.uk & SWIPO.org - have no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, payed for (and owned?) by big business.
I also got WoolwichSucks.co.uk, having evidence they defrauded customers over Endowment Policies.
All above is in my considered and informed opinion.
Sorry was updating pages on WoolwichSucks site at same time. I will preview posting next time ;-)
Obviously should be: WIPO.org.uk
WIPO would never have allowed libraries to be started in the first place. They would claim copyright infringement.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, payed for (owned by?) by big business.
Quote: "It's no wonder the FBI wants all encryption programs to file what amounts to a "master key" with a federal authority that would allow them, with a judge's permission, to decrypt a code in a case of national security."
It is blinking obvious the bad guys will still use encryption programs that have no "master key".
Therefore it is logical that them having the "master key", is only good for spying on the people.
So, THE REAL REASON for continuing this course, is to deny us the basic human right to privacy.
This will be the same as having somebody watching everything you do. All your finances available for them to scrutinize - heaven help you if you cannot account for every cent when they check on your taxes. All your personal emotions in private emails, your fears about health worries and your personal quirks in web-sites you visit. All your inner-most secrets will be open to them.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO.ORG - part of UN, payed for (owned by?) by big business.
Bill Gates donates 100 million dollars to aids research - out of goodness, expecting no reward.
These drug companies spend this money - out of greed, expecting great rewards.
Intellectual Property is about greed - maximising profits beyond what is reasonable. Look at what we pay in UK for CDs - them robbing us, is the best excuse for using Napster.
This case at the expense of millions of lives in the third-world, has to be the best excuse to review Intellectual Property monopoly policy.
WIPO.org.uk - no connection with, and wishes to be totally disassociated from, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO.org)
Having looked at the arguments behind the domain name situation, I reached a logical conclusion. It is my considered and informed opinion, that we arrived here because of one main cause.
The authorities are deliberately managing system, so that domain names are not compatible to trademarks. Though they know how to make them compatible, do not do so - for reasons I shall not go into here. Needless to say, reasons based on money and power.
You will see in just the USA alone that there are 1685 trademarks that contain the word "toy". You can find them listed at: USPTO.
There are also very many thousands of trademarks, that use the word "toy", in 200 other countries.
It is logical, therefore, that they ALL cannot be toy.com or similar, (etoy, eToys etc.) - else they would "infringe" upon each other.
In legal terms, it is also unfair competition that one should be allowed to use their name and ALL the others not.
BUT - authorities know the answer, allowing all trademarks to use their name on the Internet. I put this solution to USPTO and DoC - they do not deny it will solve problem. Basically, an identifier, class and country code are ESSENTIAL to identify trademarks.
All these cases, in the courts and before WIPO, are based on lies and propaganda. I am amazed so many intelligent people have been taken in. Consumer confusion is an obvious lie, used to take away the domain. They all cannot have their name - nearly ALL visitors are going to arrive at wrong location. So they are going to be "confused" anyway.
Please visit my site WIPO.org.uk to see the some of the laws they break.
WIPO.org.uk is the World Intellectual Piracy Organization.
Not associated with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO.org)
QUOTE: And as for my statement about ICANN, they have indeed taken this position. Now, that doesn't stop trademark holders from attempting to bully domain holders. Nor does it stop domain holders from giving in to their bullying. But it *is* their policy.
Then, dear Sir, why do they continue to let WIPO take the actions that they do.
Why should Madonna (the singer) have world rights to madonna.com?
I have not taken GarryAnderson.com, because I recognise other people out there with my name.
Hardly the act of an arrogant man - do you think?
I believe actions speak louder than words - ICANN's policy is obvious to me - and I think to you also.
Mr Mayor, the use of the name "World Intellectual Piracy Organization" was to make a point. For you to say it discredits the idea, you obviously missed something.
I am sorry if the point was to subtle for you - it was meant to be totally obvious. It is for WIPO.org.uk to be a direct challenge to WIPO.org. A politer methods would not work.
You have not a blinking clue what your are talking about. Look at the domains bullied off people. Domain names are about First Amendment - if you are stopped using xfirm.com to complain about it. OR to take away a childs site about their favorite team or cartoon character.
Are you trying to redefine the First Amendment?
"abridging the freedom of speech" - means just that. Are you attaching provisos? - remember, libel is another matter.
You say - "ICANN has already taken the stance that trademarks != rights to a TLD." - The evidence does not back this up. Look at the list thus far taken.
As for arrogance - look to the authorities actions. Look at your response. I can give as good as I get.
I was born in Britain, therefore I am British.
;-)
I have the rights of inhabitants of Britain, therefore I am a citizen.
Ergo - I am British citizen.
Strange, is it not, that a French citizen has to nit-pick on English grammar
Please read the auguments before condoning idea.
You do realize that two companies in completely unrelated industries can share the same trademark, don't you?
Yes, of course I do. To quote my original posting:
You did not deny that a classification was required. As we know it is essential to identify it from many others of the same name, you could not.
The obvious solution (if you bothered to read wipo.org.uk) is name.class.country.REG - ie domino.food.us.REG
For your information, free speech laws everywhere are being eroded.
ICANN, USPTO, DoC and WIPO know the solution to trademark problems.
.REG, was required for trademarks on the Internet. As we know this is the case for proper use elsewhere, you could not.
.REG for trademarks would be a certificate of authentication when consumers visit those sites. This would help prevent con men from defrauding the public. In addition, this would then allow people to use the words for whatever reason they see fit - without being gagged. You know there are laws, should anyone make libellous statements. It is all common sense, do you deny any of this?
.REG Top Level Domain.
This is email sent 6 November 2000 to DoC & USPTO.
Subject: First Amendment
Secretary Mineta,
It is my truthful and honest opinion that you violate the First Amendment. This is for reasons laid out in previous communications to you, of 9th October and 6th September, about words on the Internet. Are you not ultimately responsible?
You restrict word usage so much, they can now only be used as trademarks. An individual's property (domain name) will be taken off them, should they use a word that business does not want them to have. People will lose financially should they try to protect their property.
I include the main elements for you to deny now, if this is not the truth.
You did not deny that an identifier, like
You did not deny that a classification was required. As we know it is essential to identify it from many others of the same name, you could not.
You did not deny that a country code was required. As we know it is essential to identify country source that also have many similar names, you could not.
You know that having a Top Level Domain of
Why do you put big business interests before that of free speech for the people?
Perhaps the First Amendment is not important to you. Either that or you have forgotten it, if so it is quoted in next paragraph.
AMENDMENT I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Abridging means to shorten, by the way. Strange is it not, that a British citizen has to cite this to you?
Though you have secured your place in history - as the man who stole words that belong to everybody and gave them to big business. All this is in my opinion of course, and others reading this, that may agree. That is unless you prove these claims wrong, which hopefully now you will attempt to do. If not you may have to do the right thing - introduce
More at WIPO.org.uk - nothing todo with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO.ORG).