Re: [Spi-trademark] Re: debian domains
spi-trademark-bounces@lists.spi-inc.org wrote on 04/01/2005
11:46:25 AM:
> MJ,
>
> I don't really know myself what the procedures are, but I'm CCing
the
> trademark list on this for their feedback.
>
> -- John
>
> On Fri, Apr 01, 2005 at 05:11:30PM +0100, MJ Ray wrote:
> > SPI board members,
> >
> > The debian project leader recently reported problems with the
> > debiangnulinux.com and .net domains to the debian-project
> > mailing list.
> >
> > What is the current advice on chasing down "bad faith"
> > registrations including the debian trademark? Can any SPI
> > contributing member help, and does SPI have any organised
> > way to do it? I didn't find this on the SPI or debian
> > trademark pages.
> >
> > It looks like anyone affected can trigger some domain dispute
> > procedures. I can't send a strong cease-and-desist myself. I'll
> > send one to a dubious debian domain holder next week if not
> > persuaded otherwise and try to start dispute processes later.
There is no one best approach to domain name problems, because there are
many competing jurisdictions in which to resolve these disputes. Most
of the issues we have dealt with so far have involved domain names registered
in country code TLDs that do not follow the UDRP procedures, and I have
recommended in those cases that SPI find local pro bono counsel in the
country in which the domain is located. However, where UDRP is available,
a cease and desist letter followed by arbitration is usually the most efficient
and inexpensive option. If you forward me the the information about
the disputed domain and the relevant correspondence, I will take a look.
Best regards,
Greg
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