On 12 Aug 2011, at 10:02, Florian Effenberger wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Caolan McNamara wrote on 2011-08-11 12:26:
>> Alright, swap the logos, default to non TDF one.
> 
> if we do so, are there any objections to my proposed trademark policy change? 
> Here it is again for convenience:
> 
> old version:
> ==
> Proper Form: TDF marks should be used in their exact form, neither 
> abbreviated nor combined with any other word or words. TDF has a set of 
> acceptable logos for general use. If you are not sure where they are please 
> inquire on our lists. Only the logos that bear the exact mention of the 
> software name with the mention “The Document Foundation” are reserved for the 
> sole and official use of TDF as an entity, for instance on splash screens 
> from software builds compiled by the Document Foundation or DVD labels 
> officially stemming from the Document Foundation. You may not use this set of 
> logos but only the logos bearing the software name without the Document 
> Foundation's mention.
> ==
> 
> new version:
> ==
> Proper Form: TDF marks should be used in their exact form, neither 
> abbreviated nor combined with any other word or words. TDF has a set of 
> acceptable logos for general use. If you are not sure where they are please 
> inquire on our lists. The logos that bear the exact mention of the software 
> name with the mention "The Document Foundation" are reserved for two purposes:
> 
> * the sole and official use of TDF as an entity, for instance on splash 
> screens from software builds compiled by the Document Foundation or on 
> official materials from the legal entity itself
> 
> * the use within the Projects of the Community - like documentation, 
> marketing or website - when the respective work is prepared and coordinated 
> openly and transparently, on the appropriate communication channels, 
> following the Foundation's and Community's principles
> 
> /Example: A publisher working on a documentation with a few selected 
> community members is not eligible for use of logos with the mention "The 
> Document Foundation", whereas the documentation team itself may freely use it 
> for any project that is coordinated on its mailing lists.
> 
> You may not use this set of logos for other than the above purposes, but only 
> the logos bearing the software name without the Document Foundation's mention.
> ==


I think this is the correct approach and believe that it will avoid the 
problems that led to the IceWeasel fork of Firefox.

S.


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