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[ Thanks to Werner Heuser for this story. ] Though the publisher of the Obelix character has lost the charge against the trademark MobiliX, the Gauls want a second round in court. Even before the end of the appeals deadline, Lés Editions Albert René filed an appeal against the decision against them from the German court this Monday. The lawyers on both sides have until September 26 to provide new arguments. Lés Editions Albert René had sued technology firm MobiliX for about US$250,000 for using a name which--according to the suit--might be mistaken for the trademarked comic book character Obelix. But during the initial trial phase, the Munich court rejected this argument. The judges of the case ruled that the trademark MobiliX is derived from the word "Mobil" and the abbrevation "iX"--an abbrevation that is very common for UNIX projects. Apparently the plaintiff is unsatisfied with this decision. Not only are they proceeding with this appeal, the French publisher also filed suits against the German Linux project Masterix and the German firm Skrobelix company was charged and the same day the MobiliX appeal was filed. Due to the high risk involved in losing a tradmarek dispute, both companies are already speculating changing their names. MobiliX, thus far, is standing firm in its defense. Related Stories:
 
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