Re: [SLUG] Use of Linux Trade Mark in Australia

[Shane Machon <shane@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Terry,

I received the same message last night, it would appear that Jeremy is
legit. There are several articles naming him as the legal representation
for Linus here in Oz*.

However im concerned with the fact that the trademark of linux is still
considered 'pending' according to ip australia, which is in my
understanding (not great, well non-existant when it comes to legality)
means that the 'Linux' trademark does not require LSI licencing in
Australia, yet.

I could be on the complete wrong path, it would be great if someone
could clarify this. As I, like yourself, am unsure of the correct
agreement for using the term Linux.

Cheers,

Shane.

* http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39156205,00.htm

On Tue, 2005-08-02 at 16:05 +1000, Terry Collins wrote:
> 1) Just received this?
> Is this ham fisted jerk genuine?
> It is mainly the wording of the attached full letter that is offensive.
> 
> 
> 2) err, woops sent with attachments & delayed and now I gather it may be 
> genuine.
> 
> Can anyone explain
> 	1) why it was done so ham fistedly (apart from he's a lawyer - nuff said)
> 	2) what are the rules for the general commons use of Linux?
>          3) Or should I just change every occurrence of Linux to 
> GNU/Linux and let those two sort it out {:-).
> 
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Use of Linux Trade Mark in Australia
> Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 17:12:56 +0800
> From: Jeremy Malcolm <linuxtm@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Organization: iLaw
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> 
> Dear Sir or Madam
> 
> I act for Linus Torvalds, and I am writing to you about your use of the
> trade mark "Linux". This is not a letter of demand, but rather a request
> for your assistance, and an attempt to inform or remind you of the
> rights and obligations associated with the use of the trade mark "Linux".
> 
> For further information please refer to the attached PDF letter.
> 
> Yours faithfully,
> 
> Jeremy Malcolm
> 
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> 
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