Re: Stolen debian logo?
> > I'm not a lawyer, but Debian probably can't claim a trademark (since
> > it doesn't engage in trade).
> Doesn't it sell CDs as a fund-raiser? That's trade, just not
> necessarily profit-oriented trade.
i have never heard of actual sales being a requirement of trademark law. not
in the US, anyway. that would be a startup's trademarks would be invalid
until they made their first sale. it also would mean charities (mostly)
could not have trademarks.
btw, there is a big difference between a "(tm)" and an "(r)". you have a lot
more legal standing and potential compensation if you have a registered
trademark.
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Tom Vier <tmv@comcast.net>
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