Hi Scott:
Perhaps you are correct. But, these guys are lawyers. What we "think"
and what is legal are two different matters entirely.
The truth of the matter, as it applies to Han's application and as far
as it was explained to me through several written exchanges with the
legal team, is that anyone may use the logo and/or the name including
"Apache Open For Business", "OFBiz" and "Apache OFBiz" as long the
registered trademark symbols are clearly visible (at least one time
within close proximity of usage.)
Regards,
Ruth
Scott Gray wrote:
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.
