On Tue, Aug 19, 2003 at 10:10:04AM -0400, Alex R. wrote:
Absolutely necessary, would not want the creator to use the logo on some other project (which according to the general approach here would be acceptable), though once it is used by Wikipedia then trademark rights begin to attach. Federal trademark registration should be sought ASAP once the winner is picked (perhaps even before any public announcements) and the TM (or SM) sign be attached pending registration (you can use the R in a circle ONLY after registration is completed). Alex756
I don't think that using TM and R signs is a good idea. They're ugly and look kinda, well, lawyerish.