[Linux-aus] Linux Trademark

[Kim Weatherall]

>That means that Microsoft can make an incompatible
>product and call it Linux, then post benchmarks about how badly "Linux"
>performs compared to Windows.


I don't think that one is a real concern - it would be pretty easy to argue 
that Microsoft, in this case, was engaging in 'misleading and deceptive 
conduct' which is banned under the Trade Practices Act/Fair Trading Acts.

Would be good to see a copy of the decision if you have it Anthony (I teach 
trade mark law at unimelb - I might even understand it!).

Cheers

Kim Weatherall




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