From: johnl@iecc.com   
      
   >>  It is, but trademarks are specific to lines of business.   
   >   
   >They are?   
      
   Yes.   
      
   >Say for example someone opened up a daycare center using trademarked images   
   of McDonald's.   
      
   There's a concept of "famous" trademarks that isn't specific to lines   
   of business.  The golden arches are famous, but it's much less clear   
   whether the GSP green and yellow circle is.   
      
   >I know SEPTA would go after anyone who used their trademark.   
      
   What lawyers argue and what the law actually says are often not the same.   
      
   If you are able to use a web browser, this overview is pretty good:   
      
   https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/metaschool/fisher/domain/tm.htm   
      
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