Fwd: Subj: Use of "unicode" in a file name

[Sean Kelly]

Because it's no fun being sued! :-)

Hasan Aljudy wrote:
> hmm, I wonder why do people think/worry about these things!
> 
> Derek Parnell wrote:
>> I wanted to know so I asked the Unicode(TM) people about it and this 
>> is  there reply.
>>
>>
>> ------- Forwarded message -------
>> From: "Magda Danish (Unicode)" <v-magdad at microsoft.com>
>> To: dpar8777 at bigpond.net.au
>> Cc:
>> Subject: FW: Subj: Use of "unicode" in a file name
>> Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 00:42:48 +1000
>>
>> Derek,
>> There's no restriction on using unicode as a file or directory name. 
>> The  trademark usage applies to using the name <unicode> for products 
>> that get  wide exposure such as in a software product name, or in a 
>> book name. A  file or directory name within your project is certainly 
>> not as relevant.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Magda Danish
>> Sr. Administrative Director
>> Unicode, Inc.
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>>
>>
>> Date/Time:    Mon May 15 17:35:45 CDT 2006
>> Contact:      dpar8777 at bigpond.net.au
>> Name:         Derek Parnell
>> Report Type:  Membership / Book Purchase / Licensing
>> Opt Subject:  Use of "unicode" in a file name
>>
>> Under what circumstances may I use the character string "unicode" in 
>> the  name of a file or directory? For example, am I allowed to create 
>> a file  called "unicode.h" or a folder called "c:\projects\unicode\" ?
>>
>> My reading of your trademark usage seems to imply that the (tm) 
>> symbol  must also be used in such a file name and that is highly 
>> impractical.
>>
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>> (End of Report)
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