> > ASSUMPTION: The OOo trademark is assigned to the ASF as expected > > > First point of call is the ASF trademark policy [1]. If you are confident > your use complies with the policy then no formal permission is required. >
That's the problem, I have read this and I'm not certain that nominative use is the right interpretation. Really we want community backing and that implies more than nominative use and I want to err on the side of caution so there is no possibility later of misunderstandings etc. Also think these things should be open and transparent. If you feel you need formal permission then tradema...@apache.org is the > contact point as described in the policy. > But presumably if we want broader community support this list is the place to get it? I will talk to the trademark committee but I feel happier if this is as public as possible. The trademarks committee will either grant or refuse permission (usually > after consulting with the OO.o PMC). > > Ross > > [1] http://www.apache.org/foundation/marks/ > > -- > rgard...@apache.org > @rgardler > -- Ian Ofqual Accredited IT Qualifications (The Schools ITQ) www.theINGOTs.org +44 (0)1827 305940 The Learning Machine Limited, Reg Office, 36 Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AQ. Reg No: 05560797, Registered in England and Wales.