From: | Robert Bernier <robert(dot)bernier5(at)sympatico(dot)ca> |
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To: | pgsql-advocacy(at)postgresql(dot)org |
Subject: | Re: the PostgreSQL Elephant |
Date: | 2004-07-13 15:24:04 |
Message-ID: | 40F3FE94.5080907@sympatico.ca |
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Lamar Owen wrote:
>Unfortunately, and while IANAL, I think this is true, neither PgSQL Inc nor
>PostgreSQL the project can now get trademark on the BEH since both have been
>using it for so long. Of course, PostgreSQL the project isn't a legal
>entity, and so it really can't have a 'trademark' per se.
>
>
Whomever owns the trademark sets the rules, it's that simple. If you
don't think this is a big deal then think about all those entities who
do think this a big deal,
http://www.google.com/search?q=trademark+disputes+&sourceid=mozilla-search&start=0&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
.
>Does PostgreSQL Inc have a trademark on it?
>
Ask Marc, http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/1017/trdp101713200e.html
>I understand Josh's point about the potential confusion of the project
>'endorsing' PostgreSQL Inc.
>
It's about power and control and not about endorsement
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