Hi, Peter!
At 04:52 PM 03-09-2007, you wrote:
Hmm, doesn't it belong to AMSAT-NA?? And can someone use AMSAT-Hc as an registered trademark even if AMSAT is already registered? just curious... 73s Peter Peter Guelzow
Unlike copyrights, no world agreement exists for trademarks.
The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, also known as AMSAT, has registered the trademarks including the name AMSAT as well as the familiar globe and arrow symbol. But, this has effect only within the USA.
In years past, amateur satellite organizations around the world were encouraged to register their trademark(s) in their own countries to help protect the name. If not already done, each amateur satellite organization should register their trademarks as soon as possible, if the name hasn't been taken by someone else already.
I hope this helps.
73, art..... W4ART Arlington VA
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