[Inpycon] PyCon 2017 Designs from web chirpy

Ayush Kesarwani ayush.kesarwani at gmail.com
Wed Apr 26 13:05:55 EDT 2017


On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 9:14 PM, Vidyadhar Sharma <justvidyadhar at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I just went through the trademark terms. Quoting it, mainly on 'derived
> logos',
>
> "Use of derived logos for user groups and conferences -- Allowed if used
> to refer to the Python programming language. Commercial user groups and
> for-profit conferences require permission from the PSF."
>
> Since Pycon is a non-commercial event, it is totally fine to use the third
> logo. And to have no problems, we can just drop a mail to the PSF regarding
> this. I don't think PSF will have a problem with that.
>
> Also quoting from the 'How to use the trademarks' section,
>
> "The Python logos are not currently registered. (We will post an update to
> this policy if they are registered later.) These logos should be used in
> the form provided by the PSF, and should be accompanied by a symbol for
> unregistered trademarks: "(TM)" or a small TM "™". This may not be removed
> or obscured and must always be included with the logo."
>
> Given that the logo is not exactly same as the one PSF gives us, I don't
> think there are any legal implications as well. (Actually the first two are
> very similar and break the trademark terms).
>
> I just think it's a small issue which can be sorted by getting permission
> if at all.
>
> In my personal opinion, the third one looks fun and inviting, might just
> attract a lot of attention.
>
> Regards,
> Vidyadhar
>

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