On 4/03/2010, at 10:53 AM, Ruth Hoffman wrote: > Hi Hans: > > Jacques Le Roux wrote: >> Hans, Scott, >> >> Hans: we all thank you for your help on the demo server. There is no >> problems making advertissement for your company (or anyone else). It >> seems the problem is in the name apache_ofbiz which looks like an official >> chanel. >> >> Scott: but then yes, what about ofbizbyhotwax and ofbiz_help, etc. less >> confusing I'd say, nor clean. The point is maybe they don't appear >> on the official site main page. >> >>> From a legal POV you can't use the logo and name if it's not an official >>> chanel >> > My understanding, and as it was explained to me by the Apache legal team is > that you *may *use the logo and name if you give proper attribution. In other > words, clearly indicate that these are registered trademarks of the Apache > Foundation. Hans, you may want to check with the lawyers to get further > clarification.
I don't think they are anywhere near as concerned about attribution as they are about misrepresentation of the Apache trademarks.
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