I almost snarfed coffee when I read this bit in an article relating to Microsoft’s objection to a pillow and quilt manufacturer in Australia registering the Trademark “Microsoft” in their particular goods class. (emphasis mine)
“I don’t think anyone is going to shove a pillow into a computer…
“In his ruling on August 11, 1997, Ian Forno, the hearing officer, observed, in part: “The opponent (Microsoft) does not appear from the evidence to have had any reputation for padding, stuffing and filling materials, as at the date of the present mark’s application. There has been no evidence put forward by the opponent to show any instances of deception caused by the use of applicant’s mark.”
Yeah, thats why 600 MB of email took up 2.25 GB when it was stored in Outlook.
Purax Feather Holdings — the pillow and quilt company — bills Microsoft in this way: Our exclusive new non allergenic and thoroughly hygienic Polyester Fibre “Microsoft” ensures a luxurious nights sleep,
No way is there going to be any confusion there—Microsoft software has caused too many nights of missed sleep for me in the past years of supporting it professionally.
Otherwise, essentially an unremarkable news story about the trademark process working exactly as it is supposed to. Or maybe that is somewhat remarkable after all?
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