Rafael Martinez wrote:
> Alvaro Herrera wrote:
> > Rafael Martinez wrote:
> >>
> >> And here you can see a snapshot of what I am talking about:
> >> http://www.postgresql-es.org/sites/default/files/postgresql_microsoft_1.png
> >
> > This is normal Google ad-serving policy; Microsoft probably bought ads
> > on Postgresql's name.
> >
>
> Well, this is not a big problem for me. But I think it is illegal
> according to the 'Editorial & Format Policies' from Google:
>
> https://adwords.google.com/support/bin/static.py?page=guidelines.cs&topic=9271&subtopic=9277
Is "Postgresql" a trademark in Norway?
> What they are doing is not the tipical keywords registration you do to
> target your ads when people search after those keywords. They are using
> in their ads a trademark they do not own to promote their product.
Hmm, you're looking for ethical advertising? Good luck with that ...
I suggest we get a party going or something. I kinda doubt you're going
to get a lot done about getting the ad removed :-)
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