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> uMatrix has been commercially used as a name, so it is a trade mark (nb: commercially here does not necessarily mean money is involved). Again, I don't know
by bscphil 6y ago
> uMatrix has been commercially used as a name, so it is a trade mark (nb: commercially here does not necessarily mean money is involved).
Again, I don't know anything, but I'm surprised that uMatrix would count as having been "commercially" used. And as you point out, these two criteria probably wouldn't be met if the project becomes inactive:
> active use by the owner, and active defence of the trademark by its owners
- cedilla 6y agouMatrix is without a doubt used as a commercial trade mark. Again, commercial doesn't mean money is involved. It's also still used by the owner, as it's still listed in several extension stores. Trademark protection also doesn't end over night. Trademarks are generally protected for a few years after the owner ceased to use it. Also, one should keep in mind that trademarks aren't primarily an intellectual property concept like patents and copyrights. Their main purpose is to protect consumers from copycats and fake products.