#10: request for approve using logo of fedora linux ------------------------+--------------------- Reporter: linuxeshop | Owner: Status: new | Priority: normal Component: Trademarks | Resolution: Keywords: | ------------------------+--------------------- Comment (by spot): For what it is worth, we have never approved requests like this in the past. There are some key reasons for this: * In order to keep the trademarks in good standing, Red Hat has to ensure that when the marks are used on merchandise that the quality of the goods is high and that the mark is not misused in any way. The process of ensuring this with a vendor is lengthy, complicated, and burdensome for both parties. For example, it involves a quality control process where Red Hat reviews (and approves) all designs, then has samples sent to Red Hat for consideration, before any Fedora branded goods can be sold. * It would involve a limited trademark license grant, which is legal paperwork. We are not interested in providing "naked" trademark licensing to anyone, no matter how well intentioned. * Most of these requests are for very small localized resellers. This means that our widely distributed community may not be able to get access to these sold items without paying steep shipping or taxes. * It is complicated to get the "5%" back. In the past, this was impossible, now, it's not, but it is still not trivial. * These requests do not come from established parts of the Fedora community (e.g. Ambassadors trying to make non-software goods as giveaways at events). ---- It is my opinion (as Fedora Legal) that we would rather set up a larger "Fedora store" of our own, with a partner that is able to work on an international scale (or perhaps a select few regional partners) where Red Hat/Fedora has direct control over the offerings and can minimize the complexity of the relationship. This is in fact what Ruth is currently working on. As a result, I strongly advise that the Board not grant this request for non-software logo use. -- Ticket URL: <https://fedorahosted.org/board/ticket/10#comment:1> board <https://fedorahosted.org/board> Fedora Project Board Public Tickets _______________________________________________ board-discuss mailing list board-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/board-discuss
