[Sussex] lin---s.com

[Andrew Guard]

http://webdb4.patent.gov.uk/tm/number?detailsrequested=C&trademark=E79681

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gareth Ablett [mailto:Gareth.Ablett at itpserve.co.uk]
> Sent: 18 February 2004 12:39
> To: LUG email list for the Sussex Counties
> Subject: RE: [Sussex] lin---s.com
> 
> 
> > Does that mean that if I were to set up a company selling 
> "windows" as
> > "Handcross Windows" then despite the fact that the product might be
> double
> > glazing; hang on, why doesnt microsoft go after double glazing firms
> then
> > --- could it just be that these are not a perceived threat to its
> objective
> > of world domination of the OS market.
> > 
> 
> In the UK trademarks are setup in different categories so if I was to
> start a company called as you say Handcross windows selling 
> it would not
> be in the category 9 that software and the like is.
> 
> Saying that Windows is probably a registered trademark although it
> shouldn't be because it is a common dictionary word but when used in
> conjunction with Microsoft it means something more.
> 
> I know in America though they have the words Windows 
> trademarked but the
> UK is a different matter I hope.
> 
> Gareth Ablett
> Systems Developer
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