The OBS project has accused Streamlabs of copying their name and trademark

Re:The OBS project has accused Streamlabs of copying their n... by Kelteseth on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @01:56AM (#29249939)

For example, when someone would bundle OBS with a virus and create a fake website with OBS logo and everything, one could sue them for c̶o̶p̶y̶r̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ trademark infringement. They would still be allowed to do that with FOSS software, but would need to create their own reputation.

Edit: Not copyright -> trademark

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Re:The OBS project has accused Streamlabs of copying their n... by yccs27 on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @02:00AM (#29249957)

I think you mean suing for trademark infringement (because FOSS has permissive copyright), or am I just confused?

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Re:The OBS project has accused Streamlabs of copying their n... by jobigoud on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @03:46AM (#29250478)

FOSS doesn't really have permissive copyright though. You can't claim to be the author of a FOSS work that is not your own, even if it uses a permissive license. The license and the copyright are somewhat orthogonal.

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Re:The OBS project has accused Streamlabs of copying their n... by Kelteseth on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @02:03AM (#29249974)

Yes thanks, I fixed it :)

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