"Friedrich Lindenberg" frlind@gmx.net writes:
I really don't understand why someone tries this hard to stop the development of the Open-Source movement and other on-line groups.
You have enforce trademarks, otherwise they become diluted and worthless.
Actually, this is a good aspect of trademark law: In theory, it is not possible to delay enforcing the trademark until a substantial amount of technology has been deployed. With patents, there is no such requirement, and as a result, we regularly see delayed enforcing of patents.
Of course, skilled people can try to push the limits of the legal system, for whatever reason they choose.