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Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks
From: |
Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli |
Subject: |
Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks |
Date: |
Tue, 5 Apr 2016 18:10:44 +0200 |
On Sat, 2 Apr 2016 12:33:02 +0200
Jean Louis <address@hidden> wrote:
> The way to go is not to "assess the threats". But rather to asses the
> own usage of trademarks, to avoid future threats.
>
> > There are two separate issues at play here. Could GuixSD be at
> > risk, and could further distributors also be at risk?
>
> Both are at risk.
The trademarks holders are also at risk when they go too far, as court
might not rule in their favor. This would (positively) affect every
subsequent lawsuits (with the law's interpretation).
So if our case is strong enough, avoiding free speech might not be
desirable, defending it might.
If that ever happens, we might also be able to get SFLC[1]'s help.
References:
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[1]The software freedom law center.
Denis.
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- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, (continued)
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Jean Louis, 2016/04/01
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Julian Marchant, 2016/04/01
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Jean Louis, 2016/04/02
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Stephen Clement, 2016/04/02
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Jean Louis, 2016/04/02
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Stephen Clement, 2016/04/02
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Jean Louis, 2016/04/02
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Riley Baird, 2016/04/02
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Jean Louis, 2016/04/02
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Riley Baird, 2016/04/02
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks,
Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli <=
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli, 2016/04/05
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli, 2016/04/05
- Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO, MAME and other trademarks, Jean Louis, 2016/04/02
Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Usage of NINTENDO®, MAME® and other trademarks, Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli, 2016/04/02