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The term "open source" can not be trademarked (just like Kilogram can not); the mark is too "descriptive." The OSI does have trademarks for "OSI Approved Open S
by massonpj 8y ago
The term "open source" can not be trademarked (just like Kilogram can not); the mark is too "descriptive." The OSI does have trademarks for "OSI Approved Open Source License", as well of course for its own branding, e.g. the "OSI Keyhole Logo" and the name "Open Source Initiative."
- chrisseaton 8y ago> The OSI does have trademarks for "OSI Approved Open Source License" So why don't they encourage people to use that then? Rather than telling people how to use another exiting term with a debated definition?