Re: Stolen debian logo?
Tom Vier writes:
> i have never heard of actual sales being a requirement of trademark law.
The application form requests the date of first use in interstate commerce.
> that would be a startup's trademarks would be invalid until they made
> their first sale.
It's not difficult to arrange "use in interstate commerce". I've done it.
> it also would mean charities (mostly) could not have trademarks.
You're defining commerce too narrowly.
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John Hasler
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Elmwood, WI
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