On Wed, Jan 12, 2005 at 11:23:00AM +0100, Claus F?rber wrote:
> Brian Thomas Sniffen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> schrieb/wrote:
> > Nobody will think that General Motors has endorsed this package or
> > this OS because there's a picture of a Humvee in there.
>
> The Hummer might actually be a problem if i
On Wed, Jan 12, 2005 at 11:23:00AM +0100, Claus F?rber wrote:
> Brian Thomas Sniffen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> schrieb/wrote:
> > Nobody will think that General Motors has endorsed this package or
> > this OS because there's a picture of a Humvee in there.
>
> The Hummer might actually be a problem if i
Brian Thomas Sniffen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> schrieb/wrote:
> Nobody will think that General Motors has endorsed this package or
> this OS because there's a picture of a Humvee in there.
The Hummer might actually be a problem if its shape is a registered
design (called "design patent" in the US). Even
Brian Thomas Sniffen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> schrieb/wrote:
> Nobody will think that General Motors has endorsed this package or
> this OS because there's a picture of a Humvee in there.
The Hummer might actually be a problem if its shape is a registered
design (called "design patent" in the US). Even
On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:53:32 -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> William Ballard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 02:10:26PM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
>
> > You've got the Freemason logo in there feature for feature!
> > That's not "original
On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:53:32 -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> William Ballard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 02:10:26PM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
>
> > You've got the Freemason logo in there feature for feature!
> > That's not "original
William Ballard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 02:10:26PM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
>> clearly what it is". Duracell has no right in law to stop others from
>> depicting black oblongs with copper ends. They *do* have a right to
>
> I dare you to package the golden
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 02:38:34PM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> I dare you to package the golden arches as clipart.
> Or Mr. Peanut.
What good would that accomplish?
[I'm hoping you can give me a meaningful answer.]
Also, is there some reason to represent a "Mr. Peanut" instead of just
a regu
William Ballard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 02:10:26PM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
>> clearly what it is". Duracell has no right in law to stop others from
>> depicting black oblongs with copper ends. They *do* have a right to
>
> I dare you to package the golden
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 02:10:26PM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
> clearly what it is". Duracell has no right in law to stop others from
> depicting black oblongs with copper ends. They *do* have a right to
I dare you to package the golden arches as clipart.
Or Mr. Peanut.
You've got the F
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 10:36:19AM -0500, David Nusinow wrote:
> Removal of the pacman image is the
> only one that I can see any case for at all
Even if this were once true (which I doubt), there's no chance that
anybody still has a valid trademark on pacman; it's diluted to the
point of being co
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 02:38:34PM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> I dare you to package the golden arches as clipart.
> Or Mr. Peanut.
What good would that accomplish?
[I'm hoping you can give me a meaningful answer.]
Also, is there some reason to represent a "Mr. Peanut" instead of just
a regu
William Ballard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 11:44:13AM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
>> He might violate their trademarks -- say by proclaiming that he is
>> selling Humvees when actually selling Pintos. But that's got nothing
>> to do with Debian, and he'd be doing
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 02:10:26PM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
> clearly what it is". Duracell has no right in law to stop others from
> depicting black oblongs with copper ends. They *do* have a right to
I dare you to package the golden arches as clipart.
Or Mr. Peanut.
You've got the F
William Ballard writes:
> On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 11:44:13AM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
> > He might violate their trademarks -- say by proclaiming that he is
> > selling Humvees when actually selling Pintos. But that's got nothing
> > to do with Debian, and he'd be doing so whether or no
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 11:44:13AM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
> He might violate their trademarks -- say by proclaiming that he is
> selling Humvees when actually selling Pintos. But that's got nothing
> to do with Debian, and he'd be doing so whether or not this clip art
> were nearby.
K
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 10:36:19AM -0500, David Nusinow wrote:
> Removal of the pacman image is the
> only one that I can see any case for at all
Even if this were once true (which I doubt), there's no chance that
anybody still has a valid trademark on pacman; it's diluted to the
point of being co
William Ballard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 11:44:13AM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
>> He might violate their trademarks -- say by proclaiming that he is
>> selling Humvees when actually selling Pintos. But that's got nothing
>> to do with Debian, and he'd be doing
William Ballard writes:
> Why not include the McDonald's logo or a picture of a McDonald's
> hamburger? I'd like to include that on my website.
>
> How are these different?
Without knowing context and intent, we cannot answer; since you have
not related that to Debian, I do not wish to go into
William Ballard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Why not include the McDonald's logo or a picture of a McDonald's
> hamburger? I'd like to include that on my website.
>
> How are these different?
They're not. Look! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/1312774.stm
There's one now. It's perfect
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 11:16:24AM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> Why not include the McDonald's logo or a picture of a McDonald's
> hamburger? I'd like to include that on my website.
>
> How are these different?
Context is everything.
- David Nusinow
Why not include the McDonald's logo or a picture of a McDonald's
hamburger? I'd like to include that on my website.
How are these different?
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 09:57:46AM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> Regarding
> http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
> I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
> logo and diluting their trademark.
> I'm also going to write letters to Duracell, Na
William Ballard writes:
> On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 11:44:13AM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
> > He might violate their trademarks -- say by proclaiming that he is
> > selling Humvees when actually selling Pintos. But that's got nothing
> > to do with Debian, and he'd be doing so whether or no
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 11:44:13AM -0500, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote:
> He might violate their trademarks -- say by proclaiming that he is
> selling Humvees when actually selling Pintos. But that's got nothing
> to do with Debian, and he'd be doing so whether or not this clip art
> were nearby.
K
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 09:57:46AM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> Regarding
> http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
>
> I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
> logo and diluting their trademark.
>
> I'm also going to write letters to Duracell
William Ballard writes:
> Regarding
> http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
>
> I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
> logo and diluting their trademark.
>
> I'm also going to write letters to Duracell, Namco, and Hummer.
>
> I don't think
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 09:57:46AM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> Regarding
> http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
>
> I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
> logo and diluting their trademark.
>
> I'm also going to write letters to Duracell
Regarding
http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
logo and diluting their trademark.
I'm also going to write letters to Duracell, Namco, and Hummer.
I don't think it's right to distribute other people's tra
William Ballard writes:
> Why not include the McDonald's logo or a picture of a McDonald's
> hamburger? I'd like to include that on my website.
>
> How are these different?
Without knowing context and intent, we cannot answer; since you have
not related that to Debian, I do not wish to go into
William Ballard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Why not include the McDonald's logo or a picture of a McDonald's
> hamburger? I'd like to include that on my website.
>
> How are these different?
They're not. Look! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/1312774.stm
There's one now. It's perfect
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 11:16:24AM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> Why not include the McDonald's logo or a picture of a McDonald's
> hamburger? I'd like to include that on my website.
>
> How are these different?
Context is everything.
- David Nusinow
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On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 09:57:46AM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> Regarding
> http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
> I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
> logo and diluting their trademark.
> I'm also going to write letters to Duracell, Na
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 09:57:46AM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> Regarding
> http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
>
> I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
> logo and diluting their trademark.
>
> I'm also going to write letters to Duracell
William Ballard writes:
> Regarding
> http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
>
> I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
> logo and diluting their trademark.
>
> I'm also going to write letters to Duracell, Namco, and Hummer.
>
> I don't think
On Tue, Jan 11, 2005 at 09:57:46AM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
> Regarding
> http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
>
> I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
> logo and diluting their trademark.
>
> I'm also going to write letters to Duracell
Regarding
http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
I'll let the Freemasons know Debian is distributing their Trademarked
logo and diluting their trademark.
I'm also going to write letters to Duracell, Namco, and Hummer.
I don't think it's right to distribute other people's tra
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