Comment on Open Source, Trademarks, and WP EngineparentComments−patrickhogan11yThe trademark argument is a smokescreen. Just watch Matt’s video—he clearly uses the word “contribute” in the context of source code.Additionally, you’re required to defend your trademark to maintain your rights. So why is this issue surfacing now, after 14 years of inaction?−keane1yI think you may be mistaken. My understanding is that while courts encourage trademark owners to pursue timely enforcement, the Lanham Act does not mention a time limit. Maybe their use of the marks has changed over the years? A court will decide.
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The trademark argument is a smokescreen. Just watch Matt’s video—he clearly uses the word “contribute” in the context of source code.
Additionally, you’re required to defend your trademark to maintain your rights. So why is this issue surfacing now, after 14 years of inaction?
I think you may be mistaken. My understanding is that while courts encourage trademark owners to pursue timely enforcement, the Lanham Act does not mention a time limit. Maybe their use of the marks has changed over the years? A court will decide.