Seeking a better understanding on implications to education, worldwide. <br>Wondering if or whom to thereafter blame for "Global Education Crisis"?<br><br>Consider a student research paper published at their university website.<br>
To avoid plagiarism, the paper included domain names sources links.<br>
Domain names happen to be protected trademarks - thanks to IP folks.<br>Simply pointing to the research/study sources criminalises education <br>Universities, high schools/other educational institution sites shut down.<br>
To avoid which every student MUST NEVER cite their online sources.<br>But then all such students could still be sued for plagiarism, yes/no? <br><br>To be safe: *all* educationists must avoid Internet domains names. <br>
<br><b>Background:</b><br><br>a) A registered trademark provides <i>prima facie</i> evidence of ownership and exclusive rights<br><br>b) The "Internet community" discard <a href="http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1591.txt" target="_blank">http://www.ietf.org/<span>rfc</span>/rfc1591.txt</a> in 2009? <br>
<br>4. Rights to Names<br>
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1) Names and Trademarks<br>
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In case of a dispute between domain name registrants as to the<br>
rights to a particular name, the registration authority shall have<br>
no role or responsibility other than to provide the contact<br>
information to both parties.<br>
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The registration of a domain name does not have any <span>Trademark</span><br>
status. It is up to the requestor to be sure he is not violating<br>
anyone else's <span>Trademark</span>.<br>