OSI enforcement? (Was Re: Microsoft use of the term "Open Source")

Ernest Prabhakar ernest.prabhakar at gmail.com
Sat Jan 5 00:57:50 UTC 2008


Hi Philippe,

On Jan 4, 2008, at 4:04 PM, Philippe Verdy wrote:
> But I have still not seen any document proving that "OSI" (or "Open  
> Source
> Initiative") owns the trademark "Open Source" alone, with a valid
> registration.

The issue is a bit more complex than many here (including myself)  
realize.  We're working with our advisors to put out a more  
comprehensive statement.  Please stand by...

-- Ernie P.

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