Re: Who really benefits from 60-day period?

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Albert,

Albert Tramposch wrote:
> 
> David Kalchev wrote:
> 
> >In other words, by definition the .tm.TLD name space is reserved for
> >registering trademarks. This would mean, that whoever registers under .tm.TLD
> >is not interested in using their domain name for addressing in Internet -
> >perhaps not interested to publish an e-mail address of the form:
> >info@cocacola.tm.bg. If so, what is the utility of the .tm.TLD address space?
> >Yet another directory for registering one's trademark... at the expense of all
> >Internet users?
> 
> To clarify:  the .tm.bg domain name would be a functioning domain name, for
> instance as http://www.cocacola.tm.bg.  It would be used in place of
> http://www.cocacola.bg, which might be held by another party.  Therefore, an
> e-mail address could be info@cocacola.tm.bg.
> 
> The point of having both of these available is twofold:  the .tm space provides
> a working, unique domain name for every trademark holder, that corresponds to
> the trademark;  in addition, it states to the world that the holder of the
> domain name is also the ligitimate holder of a trademark registration (not a
> pirate or speculator, and not someone misusing his own name, for example).
> 
> The process for verification of ownership of a trademark registration need not
> be long and expensive.  It could be accomplish via a copy of the certificate of
> registration, or by reference to an electronic database, if one is available.

  I agree with you here.  This could easily be accomplished without a
huge
ongoing and escalating expense.  Some initial cost would be necessary
for
setting up a "DIgital Signature extension" that is currently handled by
a
recognized Certificate Authority.  Those mechinisms/Authorities are
already
in place currently and should be considered for use for this process.
> 
> Albert Tramposch
> WIPO
> IAHC member, speaking on my own behalf

Regards,
-- 
Jeffrey A. Williams
DIR. Internet Network Eng/SR. Java Development Eng.
Information Eng. Group. 
Phone :972-447-1878
E-Mail jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com