On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 11:06:25AM +0100, Ekaterina Gerasimova wrote:
> On 15 September 2015 at 14:33, Debarshi Ray <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Anyway, I looked at the Google Brand Permissions [1]. It looks very
>> restrictive on the surface and I am not sure what to make of it. eg., it
>> says [2]:
>> Q: "Google is sponsoring my event. Do I need permission to use the logo?"
>> A: We typically do not approve the use of our logo for events we sponsor. If
>> you're working with us on an event, please work with your Google contact to
>> obtain permission for an exception to this policy.
> 
> Reading the guidelines, it looks like it's ok to use the trademark
> because we're representing Google and are not modifying the logo.
> (This is only something that Jacub can confirm, of course.) As far as
> I can see, we do not even come close to any of their "don't"s.

Ok, I will take you word for it. :)

>> Given that I am used to seeing a big Google banner at GUADECs, I
>> wonder if we have some arrangement regarding this. Maybe the only way
>> forward is to file a formal request [3] and find out? I would be glad if
>> the board could help out with this.
> 
> This is a completely different case as they pay for a service (i.e.
> having their logo displayed) and it is quite explicit that they are
> buying this.

Ok. My understanding of the phrase "Google is sponsoring my event"
matched with "Google is sponsoring GUADEC", but I'll trust you.

I am not a lawyer, and I am way more incompetent than your usual
layman when it comes to reading legal documents.

Thanks for your time,
Rishi

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