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>>>>> "der" == der Mouse <mouse@Rodents.Montreal.QC.CA> writes:
    >> While we are discussing the ethics of Verisign's site finder, I have a
    >> quick question.

    der> Well, this is a bit off-topic for tech-net, but...

    >> Since ICANN and courts in several nations have ruled against
    >> cybersquatters that registered domain names that contain miss-spelling
    >> of registered trademarks, then why hasn't the courts and ICANN rule
    >> against Verisign's Site Finder, since it cybersquats on *EVERY
    >> REGISTERED TRADEMARK*?

    der> No time yet, would be my guess.  AIUI the courts can't rule until
    der> someone brings an action, and there's barely been time for lawyers
    der> to get the ducks in a row for filing, never mind for it to actually
    der> get to a judge even for a preliminary ruling.

  I'd heard rumours of a class action suit.
  I think it was verbal, so it might just be hyberbole.

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