Re: lp:trademark_name field

Hi Volker, thanks for your feedback.

> I had a look at the draft and thought about some experiences we had with
> launch phases. A question regarding the lp:trademark_name field appeared.

My understanding of this field is that it does not contain data that is 
used to validate the applicant's eligibility.

When a trademark clearinghouse is validating an application (for 
example.foo, say), they will take the trademark number (provided in the 
<lp:trademark_number> element) and use this to obtain the full trademark 
information from the trademark authority that has jurisdiction over the 
locality specified in the <lp:trademark_locality> element. This 
information will include the trademark name. The clearinghouse will then 
apply whatever the TLD's policy is for confirming that the trademark 
matches the domain name being applied for.

The <lp:trademark_name> field is therefore only a hint used to confirm 
the mark to which the application refers, but doesn't uniquely and 
solely identify it. It may not even be needed.

Does anyone agree/disagree?

G.

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