Am Donnerstag, den 27.08.2009, 15:39 -0600 schrieb Stephen John Smoogen: > On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 3:28 PM, Richard Koerber<fedora@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hi Paul! > > > > Thank you for your answer. Like Christoph, I am also concerned about signing > > the TLA for my German Fedora web site. I will try to explain my concerns, even > > though it will be difficult for me, since the topic is rather complex and > > English isn't my native language. > > > >> Section 3 only contemplates a transfer of the domain name. There's no > >> implication for the content of the website (data), which remains the > >> property of the previous owner. You can transfer a domain name > >> without transferring any data or content, but I suspect you knew that > >> already. ;-) > > > > I do not completely agree. The TLA also says: "The right to use the Licensor's > > Trademarks will cease immediately upon the termination or expiration of this > > Agreement and Licensee must immediately discontinue use of the Licensor's > > Trademarks." > > > > If I understand it correctly, it means that after termination, I would not > > only have to give away the domain, but I would also have to stop using the > > word "Fedora" at all. > > As someone told me long ago, when you start having ideas about > absolutes in law, go see a lawyer. They are the only one who are > qualified to properly parse that for you. The problem is: Who can afford a lawyer? This is American trade mark law, so you not only need a common lawyer but an expert for intellectual property rights. Is Red Hat really expecting their community members to pay for a lawyer if they want to contribute? That would be ridiculous. Regards, Christoph P.S.: Bug thanks to Paul for his explanations, although I cannot subscribe to his POV. I will reply tomorrow, now I'm too sleepy. _______________________________________________ fedora-advisory-board mailing list fedora-advisory-board@xxxxxxxxxx http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-advisory-board
