Re: lynx-dev Name

[dickey]

> 
> Hello, 
>  
> I am sending this e-mail because I knew of an ISP in Lebanon, Middle East who 
> is using the name LYNX with a diferent logo for a their new service. 
>     http://www.lynx.net.lb/ 
> They are new and has nothing to do with Lynx browser. 
>  
> Aren't there any international or copyright law which can deal with this type 
> of problems. 

not really.  someone could trademark the name, but it would be only valid
in certain contexts.  ianal, but I don't think there's much that someone
else could do to trademark the name and forbid other current users to
continue using it.  so it's just something that we live with.
  
> I am just an lynx enthusiast. I some times use Lynx. I am a medical doctor; 
> I, 
> unfortunately, do not have time to participate in the development of Lynx. 
>  
> Thank you and Good Luck 
>  
> Sincerly 
>  
> Moueen Bu-Ghanim 
>  
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