Re: New Logo Discussion

From: Andrey Semashev (andrey.semashev_at_[hidden])
Date: 2024-07-17 23:21:16

On 7/17/24 23:38, Vinnie Falco via Boost wrote:
> 
> Adopting a logo is a necessary but insufficient condition to establish a
> brand. One must also use the image mark often and and consistent with the
> project's values for the public to associate the image with the project.
> This is explained in greater detail here:
> 
> https://www.boost.io/doc/contributor-guide/docs/logo-policy-media-guide.html#_trademark_policy

I see this paragraph as problematic:

<quote>
A trademark is a name or design that tells the world the source of a
good or service. Protecting trademarks for an open-source project is
particularly important. Anyone can change the source code and produce a
product from that code, so it’s important that only the original
product, or variations that have been approved by the project, use the
project’s trademarks.
</quote>

If I'm reading this correctly, it says that only the original product
(e.g. Boost distribution) is allowed to bear the "B" logo. If one makes
a change to the Boost distribution, he is no longer allowed to
redistribute the modified version without also removing the logo or
obtaining a written permission from The C++ Alliance.

I think, this violates BSL and I find this unacceptable.