Re: [odf-adoption] OASIS logo and trademark issues?

[Daniel Carrera <daniel.carrera@zmsl.com>]

I'm trying to investigate, but I'm not familiar with Trademark law or 
whatever law might be applicable here.

A good start would be this: It should be possible to make GPL software 
that uses customized icons with the OpenDocument logo.

In this scenario, the icons would be GPL. The GPL allows free 
distribution and modification. So whatever agreement OASIS chooses 
should allow for that. It must be possible because I see that PDF has 
that (there are GPL icons with the PDF logo). But I have no idea how.

I think we should consult with a lawyer who is familiar with open source.

Best,
Daniel.

Carol Geyer wrote:
> The advantages of building recognition for one universal OpenDocument identity
> are obvious. It's great to see the Committee exploring all the possibilities for
> branding. 
> 
> To be sure OASIS provides the Committee (and the world) with clear, practical,
> comprehensive guidelines on logo usage, could you please compile a list of all
> the ways you'd like to use an OpenDocument logo, e.g., application icons,
> designations of general support by users/vendors, conformance, compliance
> badging, etc? Please be specific about who should be entitled to use the logo in
> each of these instances; if a select group, then note how would we enforce usage
> rights.
> 
> Once I have your complete list of requirements, I can make some recommendations
> and get management approval on a set of logo usage guidelines that meet your
> needs.
> 
> Thanks,
> Carol
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daniel Carrera [mailto:daniel.carrera@zmsl.com] 
> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 6:29 AM
> To: odf-adoption@lists.oasis-open.org
> Subject: Re: [odf-adoption] OASIS logo and trademark issues?
> 
> Charles Schulz wrote:
> 
>>Oh, I thought about his because of this:
>>http://opendocumentfellowship.org/Compliance/FormatLogos .
>>So there was some work on compliance logo but at the mean time these 
>>icons could easily be used for other purpose.
> 
> 
> Heh. I had forgotten about that page. That page is very old. But this is
> actually a useful example of what I was saying about different apps using
> different icons but all having the same logo (see Nicu's ideas).
> 
> Best,
> Daniel.


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