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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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