Linux distro creator tries to enforce a trademark he doesn't own

Re:Linux distro creator tries to enforce a trademark he does... by cmeacham98 on Monday August 30, 2021 @04:10PM (#28360317)

May I suggest "Unofficial elementaryOS Tweaks"?

I think it would solve the problem (basically impossible to believe it is official), and would be legal, at least where I live in the US (falls under "nominative use").

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Re:Linux distro creator tries to enforce a trademark he does... by rzzzt on Monday August 30, 2021 @04:20PM (#28360440)

The FAQ section in README.md could also clarify this up front: "Q: Is this official/endorsed? A: Nope"

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Re:Linux distro creator tries to enforce a trademark he does... by ddtaylor on Monday August 30, 2021 @04:13PM (#28360355)

Would it be legal though considering their brand name is still being used as part of the name?

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Re:Linux distro creator tries to enforce a trademark he does... by cmeacham98 on Monday August 30, 2021 @04:14PM (#28360376)

IANAL, but I believe it would fall under fair use, specifically nominative use: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nominative_use

The existing name might 'suggest sponsorship or endorsement' by Elementary Inc, but my version does not.

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Re:Linux distro creator tries to enforce a trademark he does... by ddtaylor on Monday August 30, 2021 @04:25PM (#28360491)

Thanks that's a great link.

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Re:Linux distro creator tries to enforce a trademark he does... by cassidyjames on Monday August 30, 2021 @05:20PM (#28360985)

Yeah that would be fine. :)

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