Originally Posted by jmcc

Well the word Vulcan didn't just appear with Star Trek. I think he was a Roman God associated with volcanoes.

But it is possible to have a trademark on such a word and a trademark has to be defended. Otherwise it lapses. The latest on the case is that the damages being asked for are $1M. That looks extraordinarily reasonable by US standards. Google might defend but it is not the target of this suit. It could have a major impact on the domaining business if it gets farther.

http://dockets.justia.com/docket/cou...ase_id-210005/

Regards...jmcc