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-= * * * DRAFT * * * =+Many people have expressed interest in obtaining a NeoOffice® CD or DVD, particularly users with dialup or metered Internet connections. Simultaneously, others have expressed interest in distributing NeoOffice® on CD or DVD.
 +<!-- note to translators: please translate the following paragraph as well, to indicate that your translation is "unofficial" and that the English version is the official one in the event of any differences. See the Italian translation for an example.
-''Intro text about CD distribution, sales, and trademark (add/refine, including pghs below)''+{{redbox|This is a unofficial ''langname'' translation of the [[NeoOffice CD Distribution & Trademark Usage]]. This does not have any legal validity in expressing the terms for [[NeoOffice CD Distribution & Trademark Usage]]. Only the original English version has legal validity. We hope that this translation helps people who speak ''langname'' to better understand the meaning of the contents of that policy. }}
-NeoOffice® and NeoOffice®/J are GPL software; you may resell them *provided* you recompile and excise all references to the NeoOffice word mark from the software. The GPL is a copyright grant only. Trademark usage must be negotiated separately. +-->
-GPL does not cover trademark usage, only source code copyright. Trademark usage is covered under different laws.+According to the terms of the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html GNU General Public License (GPL)], copies of NeoOffice®'s binary may be sold or distributed, provided the source code is also included or offered as described in the license. However, the GPL dictates terms for distribution only as it relates to issues of ''copyright''. Anyone wishing to sell NeoOffice®-branded CDs or DVDs will also have to consider the ''trademark'' issue.
-== NeoOffice® Trademark Usage Guidelines ==+NeoOffice®, like other open source software packages including [http://www.abisource.com/information/license/tm_guide.phtml AbiWord], [http://www.mozilla.org/foundation/trademarks/policy.html Mozilla.org software], and the [http://www.redhat.com/f/pdf/corp/trademark1.pdf Red Hat Linux distribution], has trademarked its name. Trademark law is separate from copyright. Whereas copyright law protects creative works from being distributed without permission of the copyright owner, trademark laws exist to preserve brand names or graphical marks for companies, products and services, typically to keep products from being counterfeited or duplicated within a particular market. Trademark protection, for example, restricts anyone besides Nike from using their famous "swoosh" on their shoes or any other soft drink maker from calling their beverage "Pepsi" or any music service from calling itself "iTunes".
-''http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=90''+
-{{Template:dashedbox|NeoOffice is a registered trademark of Edward H. Peterlin within the United States for all goods falling within International Class 9 including but not limited to software and computer software products. This trademark is in effect until 2013 under Section 8 of the Trademark Act of 1946. +Similarly, the name "NeoOffice®" is a registered trademark (thus the "®" trademark registration character after NeoOffice®) and is protected under United States and international trademark laws.
 + 
 +So, while the GPL allows anyone to copy, modify, and redistribute—or even sell—NeoOffice®'s source-code and binaries, trademark rules restrict how the software may be ''branded'' and ''marketed'' to the public. That is, if you wish to resell NeoOffice®-branded software, you '''must''' adhere to the [[#NeoOffice®_Trademark_Usage_Guidelines|NeoOffice® Trademark Usage Guidelines]] described below or negotiate a separate trademark license.
 + 
 +Otherwise, you may resell NeoOffice® ([[NeoOffice/C|NeoOffice®/C]] and the former NeoOffice®/J) without negotiating a trademark license '''provided you recompile and excise all references to the NeoOffice® word mark from the software'''.
 +<!--
 +<div style="border: 1px gray dashed; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-botton: 0.5em; padding: 0.5em;">''Reasons why we use trademark protection? viruses, rip-offs (Luxuriousity), etc (e.g. protection/quality to the end-user), volunteer effort, funded by donations''</div> -->
 + 
 +== NeoOffice® Trademark Usage Guidelines ==
-GPL does not cover trademark usage, only source code copyright. Trademark usage is covered under different laws.+{{Template:dashedbox|NeoOffice® is a registered trademark within the United States for all goods falling within International Class 9, including but not limited to software and computer software products. This trademark is in effect until 2013 under Section 8 of the Trademark Act of 1946.
-I [Edward Peterlin] will take whatever legal action is necessary to ensure no one uses the NeoOffice trademark in any way I deem to be unfit. Any usage of the NeoOffice trademark for software that is not directly affiliated with myself is hereby forbidden.+The GNU General Public License (GPL) does not cover trademark usage, only source code copyright. Trademark usage is covered under different laws.
-This should also serve as notice that '''usage of the NeoOffice trademark is hereby granted''' for '''any mirroring of the NeoOffice binaries that provides free access for any and all individuals'''. Usage of the NeoOffice trademark is also granted for '''personal or non-profit use''' (e.g. burning CDs to hand out to family/friends, use for installs, handing out CDs at conferences, any non-proifit activity or organization, etc.).+The trademark owners will take whatever legal action is necessary to ensure no one uses the NeoOffice® trademark in any way the trademark holder deems to be unfit. '''Any usage of the NeoOffice® trademark for software that is not directly affiliated with the trademark holder is hereby forbidden'''.
-'''The moment that an exchange of money is involved, usage of the NeoOffice trademark is hereby prohibited unless 100% of gross margins on such sales are donated back to NeoOffice.org and Planamesa Software.'''}}+This should also serve as notice that '''usage of the NeoOffice® trademark is hereby granted''' for '''any mirroring of only the NeoOffice® binaries that are currently available for download from the [https://www.neooffice.org/ NeoOffice website]''' providing that you distribute such binaries to any and all individuals without charge. Personal or non-profit use of such binaries (e.g. burning CDs or DVDs to hand out to family/friends, use for installs, handing out CDs or DVDs at conferences, any non-profit activity or organization, etc.) is allowed by the usage policy.
-=== Definition of Gross Margins ===+'''The moment that an exchange of money is involved, usage of the NeoOffice® trademark is hereby prohibited.'''
-''http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=90''+}}
-"Gross margin" is the net profit minus cost of goods and services sold. For exmaple, if it costs you $9 to make a CD and you give it away for free, your gross margin is -$9.+<!--
 +==CD/DVD Distributors==
-My usage of the term "gross margin" is explicit. I am not in any way trying to impinge upon any free usage of the trademark "NeoOffice", in the literal sense of free.+The following NeoOffice.org community members have volunteered to distribute NeoOffice® CDs or DVDs in their respective regions of the world. Some may do so for free, some may do so at cost (cost of CD/DVD plus postage), and some may also require a small amount to be donated towards supporting the NeoOffice® effort.
-This includes any use of the trademark "NeoOffice" in such a way that it does not directly relate to the sales of software...e.g. listing on freshmeat, including CD inserts with magazines, giving away free CDs at conferences, giving away free CDs of any sort, etc.+===Africa===
-== CD Distributors ==+* [http://www.iamdev.com/cart/?p=p_15&sName=neooffice-(mac-os-x) IAM Development] (South Africa) - R35 + shipping
-The following NeoOffice.org community members have volunteered to distribute NeoOffice/J CDs in their respective regions of the world. Some may do so for free, some may do so at cost (cost of CD plus postage), and some may also require a small amount to be donated towards supporting the NeoOffice/J effort.+===Middle East===
-=== Global ===+* [http://linboo.com/software/neooffice.html LinBoo.com] (Israel; ships world-wide) - $2.25 + shipping
-Planamesa Software - [http://www.planamesa.com/neojava/cdpurchase.php Planamesa Software CD Purchase] webpage [not yet live] - USD 25, shipping via US Global Priority Mail to [http://pe.usps.gov/text/Imm/immc2_014.html#QP%245w34dwats all destinations listed in this table]+===Europe===
-=== North America ===+* JKT ('''UK primarily but willing to consider Europe if p+p is paid by person requesting''') - To contact, send a Personal Message (PM) to me via the Trinity website: [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=profile&mode=viewprofile&u=93] and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
-* Person X - contact info [default to PM on trinity?] - terms+===North America===
-=== Europe ===+* ''Person X - contact info [default to PM on trinity?] - terms''
-* Person Z - contact info - terms+===Other Sources (Magazines, etc.)===
-=== Other Sources (Magazines, etc.) ===+* NeoOffice 2.0 Aqua Beta 3 is on the November 2006 ''MacWorld UK'' CD [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=3288]
 +* NeoOffice 2.0 Aqua Beta 3 plus Patch-1 was on the October 2006 ''SVM Mac'' CD [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=24648#24648]
 +* NeoOffice 1.2 was on the April 2006 ''MacWorld UK'' CD [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2502]
 +* NeoOffice/J 1.1 was on the December 2005 ''SVM Mac'' CD (along with an article in the magazine itself!) [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=13761#13761]
 +* NeoOffice/J 1.1 RC was on the August 2005 ''Macformat UK'' CD [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=12614#12614]
 +*: '''N.B.''' You will need [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1564 RC Patch-8] before you can install Patch-0 on NeoOffice/J 1.1 RC shipped on the ''Macformat'' CD.
 +* NeoOffice/J 1.1 RC was on the July 2005 ''Macworld UK'' CD [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1410], and their CDs may also regularly include NeoOffice/J patches.
 +*: '''N.B.''' You will need [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1564 RC Patch-8] before you can install Patch-0 on NeoOffice/J 1.1 RC shipped on the ''MacWorld UK'' CD.
 +* NeoOffice/J 1.1 Beta was on the March 2005 ''MACup'' CD [http://www.macup.com/aktuell/Jetzt_in_MACup_erster_Test_Mac_mini_und_iPod_shuffle/1107326008] [de]
 +-->
-* NeoOffice/J 1.1 RC is on the July 2005 ''Macworld UK'' CD [http://trinity.neooffice.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1410], and their CDs may also regularly include NeoOffice/J patches.+== How do I become a CD/DVD Distributor? ==
-== How do I become a CD Distributor? ==+* Your CD/DVD '''must contain''' items '''1 and 4''' of this section
 +# The latest full binary release (e.g., {{NeoMainPageVer}})
 +#* '''Distributing non-current releases is prohibited''' by the Trademark Usage Policy
 +# The latest patch at time of burning (if you burn disk-per-person) as some patches can get large enough to be annoying to dialup users
 +# Language Pack installer(s) for your region, if applicable
 +# The Readme.rtf file from the official disk image (place this file at the root of your NeoOffice CD/DVD)
 +#: You may modify or add additional information to the Readme.rtf file, but you '''must not replace any of the existing content''' of the file
 +: Items 1 and 4 are found on the official disk image (.dmg) downloaded from http://download.neooffice.org/neojava/download.php
 +<!--
 +* Optional:
 +** Add yourself to the [[#CD/DVD Distributors|list of distributors]] above
 +** A CD label and CD covers for Community Distributor use are available [http://homepage.mac.com/knut_kjaereng/neooffice122/neooffice122.html here (1.2.2 final)] and [http://homepage.mac.com/knut_kjaereng/neooffice20/neooffice20beta/neooffice20beta.html here (NeoOffice 2.0 Aqua Beta)]
 +-->
-* Your CD must contain items 1, 3, and 6 of this section+{{botlangbarEN|[[Fr:Distribution_de_CD_&_Utilisation_de_la_Marque_NeoOffice|Français]] [[It:Distribuzione dei CD e linea Guida all'Uso del Marchio NeoOffice|Italiano]]}}
-# The latest full binary release (i.e. NeoOffice/J 1.1 Release Candidate)+
-# The latest patch at time of burning (if you burn disk-per-person), as some patches can get large enough to be annoying to dialup users+
-# The NeoOffice/J source (ca. 1 MB .tar.gz archive) to satisfy GPL requirements+
-# Language Pack installer for your region, if applicable+
-# Localized help content file(s) and installer for your region, if applicable--'''do the licenses for the help content permit this?'''+
-# The Readme.rtf file from the official disk image (place this file at the root of your CD)+
-#: You may modify or add additional information to the Readme.rtf file, but you must not replace any of the existing content of the file.+
-: Items 1, 3, and 6 are found on the official disk image (.dmg) downloaded from http://www.planamesa.com/neojava/download.php+
-* Notify Ed [email, PM on trinity, how?] that you will be in compliance with the NeoOffice® Trademark Useage Guidelines+
-* At this point you may choose to add yourself to the list on the wiki (not required)+
-* Transfer any profit / "donations" from your distribution activities to NeoOffice.org and Planamesa Software on a regular basis+
-[[Category:NeoOffice/J]]+[[Category:NeoOffice]]

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Many people have expressed interest in obtaining a NeoOffice® CD or DVD, particularly users with dialup or metered Internet connections. Simultaneously, others have expressed interest in distributing NeoOffice® on CD or DVD.

According to the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), copies of NeoOffice®'s binary may be sold or distributed, provided the source code is also included or offered as described in the license. However, the GPL dictates terms for distribution only as it relates to issues of copyright. Anyone wishing to sell NeoOffice®-branded CDs or DVDs will also have to consider the trademark issue.

NeoOffice®, like other open source software packages including AbiWord, Mozilla.org software, and the Red Hat Linux distribution, has trademarked its name. Trademark law is separate from copyright. Whereas copyright law protects creative works from being distributed without permission of the copyright owner, trademark laws exist to preserve brand names or graphical marks for companies, products and services, typically to keep products from being counterfeited or duplicated within a particular market. Trademark protection, for example, restricts anyone besides Nike from using their famous "swoosh" on their shoes or any other soft drink maker from calling their beverage "Pepsi" or any music service from calling itself "iTunes".

Similarly, the name "NeoOffice®" is a registered trademark (thus the "®" trademark registration character after NeoOffice®) and is protected under United States and international trademark laws.

So, while the GPL allows anyone to copy, modify, and redistribute—or even sell—NeoOffice®'s source-code and binaries, trademark rules restrict how the software may be branded and marketed to the public. That is, if you wish to resell NeoOffice®-branded software, you must adhere to the NeoOffice® Trademark Usage Guidelines described below or negotiate a separate trademark license.

Otherwise, you may resell NeoOffice® (NeoOffice®/C and the former NeoOffice®/J) without negotiating a trademark license provided you recompile and excise all references to the NeoOffice® word mark from the software.

NeoOffice® Trademark Usage Guidelines

NeoOffice® is a registered trademark within the United States for all goods falling within International Class 9, including but not limited to software and computer software products. This trademark is in effect until 2013 under Section 8 of the Trademark Act of 1946.

The GNU General Public License (GPL) does not cover trademark usage, only source code copyright. Trademark usage is covered under different laws.

The trademark owners will take whatever legal action is necessary to ensure no one uses the NeoOffice® trademark in any way the trademark holder deems to be unfit. Any usage of the NeoOffice® trademark for software that is not directly affiliated with the trademark holder is hereby forbidden.

This should also serve as notice that usage of the NeoOffice® trademark is hereby granted for any mirroring of only the NeoOffice® binaries that are currently available for download from the NeoOffice website providing that you distribute such binaries to any and all individuals without charge. Personal or non-profit use of such binaries (e.g. burning CDs or DVDs to hand out to family/friends, use for installs, handing out CDs or DVDs at conferences, any non-profit activity or organization, etc.) is allowed by the usage policy.

The moment that an exchange of money is involved, usage of the NeoOffice® trademark is hereby prohibited.


How do I become a CD/DVD Distributor?

  • Your CD/DVD must contain items 1 and 4 of this section
  1. The latest full binary release (e.g., 2017.33)
    • Distributing non-current releases is prohibited by the Trademark Usage Policy
  2. The latest patch at time of burning (if you burn disk-per-person) as some patches can get large enough to be annoying to dialup users
  3. Language Pack installer(s) for your region, if applicable
  4. The Readme.rtf file from the official disk image (place this file at the root of your NeoOffice CD/DVD)
    You may modify or add additional information to the Readme.rtf file, but you must not replace any of the existing content of the file
Items 1 and 4 are found on the official disk image (.dmg) downloaded from http://download.neooffice.org/neojava/download.php


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