On Thu, 2004-01-08 at 10:34, Delirium wrote:
Kurt Jansson wrote:
> So what about registering Wikipedia (and also
Wikimedia?) as a
> trademark? I think we can afford it now, and I also think it's
> important enough to do it. But in which countries? Maybe in those
> where the languages of the biggest five or ten Wikipedias are spoken?
>
> If there is no reaction I consider this as approval and will organize
> the registration for Germany. It costs 300 Euro and lasts for 10 years.
Just as a datapoint. In Finland trademarks registered
within the European
Union can register internet domains (private individuals can not yet do
so, though the registration is about to liberalize somewhat soon), and
are protected against cybersquatters claiming the selfsame domain, at
least in some circumstances.
Jussi-Ville Heiskanen (aka Cimon Avaro)
Same in France, you can register .fr if you own the trademark. (the same european
trademark)
Shaihulud