[Qgis-psc] Fwd: WG: qgis Domanin in China

[Andreas Neumann]

Thanks Richard,

Yes, could be a scam.

And even if it is for real, I believe the QGIS trademark applies only 
within Europe.

Ignore then ...

Thanks for the reply,

Andreas

On 2021-11-18 12:54, Richard Duivenvoorde wrote:

> I have seen this mail earlier... and ignored it.
> 
> I'm not even sure if it is for real?
> 
> Going to https://qgis.cn/ I see it looks like there is already some 
> GIS(?) kind of forum there.
> The (expired) certificate belongs to: TrustAsia Technologies, Inc.
> 
> I would hope that some Chinese user group would maybe be able to 'buy' 
> it?
> 
> Any Chinese speaking reading people around here?
> 
> Regards,
> Richard Duivenvoorde
> 
> On 11/18/21 12:25 PM, Andreas Neumann wrote:
> 
>> Dear PSC,
>> 
>> Here is someone (Hongxiang Ltd) who wants to register qgis.cn, 
>> qgis.com.cn, qgis.net.cn, qgis.org.cn domains in China.
>> 
>> I don't know this company - does someone?
>> 
>> Something we should act on?
>> 
>> Andreas
>> 
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> 
>> Subject:     WG: qgis Domanin in China
>> Date:     2021-11-18 12:19
>> From:     <stefan.burckhardt at sjib.ch>
>> To:     <vorstand at qgis.ch>
>> Cc:     "'Andreas Neumann'" <andreas at qgis.org>
>> 
>> Hello together
>> 
>> I think this is something QGIS international has to take care of.
>> 
>> Greetings
>> 
>> Stefan
>> 
>> *Von:*Jeff Liu <jeff at chinanetdomains.org>
>> *Gesendet:* Dienstag, 16. November 2021 05:40
>> *An:* qgep <qgep at qgis.ch>
>> *Betreff:* qgis
>> 
>> (It's very urgent, therefore we kindly ask you to forward this email 
>> to your CEO. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please 
>> ignore it. Thanks)
>> 
>> Dear CEO,
>> 
>> We are the domain registration and solution center in China. On 
>> November 16, 2021, we received an application from Hongxiang Ltd 
>> requested "qgis" as their internet keyword and China (CN) domain names 
>> (qgis.cn, qgis.com.cn, qgis.net.cn, qgis.org.cn). But after checking 
>> it, we find this name conflict with your company name or trademark. In 
>> order to deal with this matter better, it's necessary to send email to 
>> you and confirm whether this company is your distributor in China?
>> 
>> Best Regards
>> 
>> *Jeff Liu* | Service & Operations Manager
>> 
>> *China Registry (Head Office)*
>> 
>> Tel: +86-2161918696
>> 
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>> 
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>> 
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