Posted 02/20/2009 at 11:24:37am

OK, so acording to Dell "... the widespread use of the term netbook has made it generic". If this is the case, why does Kimberly-Clark still own the name Kleenex since we all call other tissues Kleenex anyway; or Johnson & Johnson with their ever popular Band-aid. Do we call them adhesive bandages? No. Although I do feal that Psion is taking advantage of the situation, it is obvious to me that they were the first to use and trademark the term. If Dell's petition goes through, how is anyone to defend their claim to a product name. These trademarks do expire, and the onus is on the person who registers the name to continue the trademark by renewing and paying any fees (similur to a .com). I say, suck it up, and change the description of your product. Its only a name, isn't it?

Posted 07/17/2008 at 09:44:57am

Way late, compared to the other postings. Please Post!!!