Practical Trademark Law for FOSS Projects

This course explains trademark law in practical terms for FOSS projects and contributing companies. It covers project and product names, trademark use and infringement, registration, policing, and community policies.

Syllabus

Practical Trademark Law For FOSS Projects
Introduction
Open Source Runs The World
Components Vs. Products
Software Trademarks Are Easy
What Are Trademarks?
Don't Confuse Projects with Products
Trademarks Protect Consumers
Use In Commerce
But It's Open Source!
How Trademarks Work With Open Source Software
Trademark Use By Others
Nominative Use
Infringement
Everything Else
Trademark Registration Classes
Registration Prevents Many Problems
Duty To Police
Take Action
Trademark Policies
Respect FOSS Trademarks
Avoid Court
Open Source Talent
Final Lessons
FOSS Trademark Resources
Brand / Social Resources