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Extremely silly. Take, for example, OpenText. [1] Nothing about it is free, or open source code, or in any other sense publicly accessible. [2] I don't know
by paulddraper 3mo ago
Extremely silly.
Take, for example, OpenText. [1]
Nothing about it is free, or open source code, or in any other sense publicly accessible. [2]
I don't know if they operate in the EU, but I presume any application for a trademark would be rejected.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenText https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenText
[2] It's "Open" as it turns paper documents into more easily accessible digital formats. But not public in any way.
- dmix 3mo agoThe purpose of the company is also rarely defined by it's name. Brands aren't inherently descriptive and it's normal for companies to evolve over time.
- paulddraper 3mo agoYou mean Shell doesn't sell sea shells? [1] [1] Actually it originally did in 1833. It doesn't today. But that’s still the name.