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		arcatek on Feb 14, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Python trademark at risk in Europe We can't even be sure that Python-the-company is using Python-the software, so ... Furthermore, I think the problem is not here, the PSF clearly made a mistake by not registering the name (it's not a matter of 'bad law'). If we apply your solution, then it would mean that a company which does not use Python can still ask to register a global trademark named on the term.

pbhjpbhj on Feb 15, 2013 [–]

>the PSF clearly made a mistake by not registering the name (it's not a matter of 'bad law') //

You acquire some pretty reasonable rights in a trademark by virtue of use alone.

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