http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/finance/2000/0218/fin10.htm
Well maybe anyway.
a: "The changes will mean that for the first time generic domain names
will be accepted for registration (e.g. www.sport.ie)"
but then...
b: "applicants will be able to claim their domain names instantly,
with the following four to six weeks to supply the relevant
documentation in support of their application.",
presumably b only will refer to nongeneric names which might be
trademarked names, or existing company names ?
C.
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