Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-29 Thread Matthew East
On Wed, 2007-03-28 at 09:21 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote: Not really a turnaround. The trademark policy is quite clear on modifying the logo. http://www.ubuntu.com/aboutus/trademarkpolicy Those have been the same since at least 2005, probably longer. In which case nowt has changed

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-29 Thread Chris Rowson
Hi Matt, However, as we've all said on this thread already, Canonical are quite nice about the issue in general. These are intended to be guidelines, which we should follow, rather than some kind of dictatorial stance. I don't really see how this issue is complicated!! Matt It's not

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-28 Thread Chris Rowson
Not really a turnaround. The trademark policy is quite clear on modifying the logo. http://www.ubuntu.com/aboutus/trademarkpolicy Those have been the same since at least 2005, probably longer. In which case nowt has changed then ;-) So there should be no problem with submitting modified

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Chris Rowson
Well - feel free to use if for whatever, like I say - it was an experiment, if you want to submit it as the team logo again (of course if everyone is in agreement) then feel free, if you don't feel free ;-) - I didn't have a particular function in mind when I created it, and donate it freely to

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Matthew East
On Tue, March 27, 2007 1:09 am, Dave Murphy wrote: Alan Pope wrote: I was under the impression that we can't use a logo derived from the Ubuntu one without it getting approval first. We have been through that process for the current logo. The details are here:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Chris Rowson
On 27/03/07, Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For example, see the recent advice from the Ubuntu webmaster for locoteams who customise the logo - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/loco-contacts/2007-March/001196.html So, if redesigning the logo, please follow his guidelines.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Chris Rowson
For example, see the recent advice from the Ubuntu webmaster for locoteams who customise the logo - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/loco-contacts/2007-March/001196.html So, if redesigning the logo, please follow his guidelines. Matt -- Hi Matt - If following the guidelines, it looks

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Dave Murphy
Chris Rowson wrote: Also - when looking at the Demos https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Templates The two sites showcasing the new theme are still using their own logos ;-) ...and I'm willing to guess (but happy to be proved wrong) that neither of those logos are approved... -- Dave Murphy -

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Matthew East
On Tue, March 27, 2007 2:55 pm, Dave Murphy wrote: Chris Rowson wrote: Also - when looking at the Demos https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Templates The two sites showcasing the new theme are still using their own logos ;-) ...and I'm willing to guess (but happy to be proved wrong) that neither

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Chris Rowson
It's likely that they were approved because Canonical have been quite easy in the past about this. However Matthew's email shows that they are now (rightly, in my opinion) looking to have more consistent logos used. Ah OK - So Canonical doesn't allow derivative works to be made of their logo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Tony Arnold
Chris, Chris Rowson wrote: Ah OK - So Canonical doesn't allow derivative works to be made of their logo anymore. That's a shame really, as I think it helps foster links between the community and Canonical. I don't work for Canonical - neither do most of the other members of LoCo groups,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Chris Rowson
Organisations have to be very protective about their trademarks. If they are allowed to be used freely as is or modified, then they can lose their trademark status through general usage. The Kleenex company in the US had this problem many years ago. I think there was a big court case about

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Matthew East
On Tue, 2007-03-27 at 17:18 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote: It's likely that they were approved because Canonical have been quite easy in the past about this. However Matthew's email shows that they are now (rightly, in my opinion) looking to have more consistent logos used. Ah OK - So

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-27 Thread Tony Arnold
Chris, Chris Rowson wrote: Organisations have to be very protective about their trademarks. If they are allowed to be used freely as is or modified, then they can lose their trademark status through general usage. The Kleenex company in the US had this problem many years ago. I think there

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-26 Thread Chris Rowson
Hi folks, I've been trying to get better at using Gimp and Inkscape and have created some ubuntu-uk artwork. It's a single graphic type jobby that'd be OK for a forum avatar, desktop icon or whatnot If anyone likes it, feel free to use it. If anyone has any feedback, please feel free to

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-26 Thread Tony Arnold
Chris Rowson wrote: Hi folks, I've been trying to get better at using Gimp and Inkscape and have created some ubuntu-uk artwork. It's a single graphic type jobby that'd be OK for a forum avatar, desktop icon or whatnot If anyone likes it, feel free to use it. If anyone has any

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics

2007-03-26 Thread Alan Pope
On Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 10:43:14PM +0100, Tony Arnold wrote: Chris Rowson wrote: Hi folks, I've been trying to get better at using Gimp and Inkscape and have created some ubuntu-uk artwork. It's a single graphic type jobby that'd be OK for a forum avatar, desktop icon or