[consulting] Using the word Drupal in Name or Domain

[Brian Vuyk]

That's the exact node I was just searching for to answer this question. 
I am quite sure this is the current trademark policy.

If you want an absolute answer, it's best to ask Dries or the Drupal 
Association directly.

Brian

Daniel Horning wrote:
>
> there may be a newer version but that’s the most likely answer.
>
> http://groups.drupal.org/node/15023
>
> *Licensable uses of the "Drupal" trademark*
>
> You need to apply for a written license if you are using the term 
> "Drupal" as part of your own trademark or brand identifier, regardless 
> of whether the Product is commercial or not. This includes use in: the 
> names of software products (ABC Drupal), domain names (abcdrupal.com), 
> web site names (ABC Drupalzone), web services (ABC Drupal Address 
> Verification Service), books (Drupal ninja secrets: the complete 
> guide), training courses and curricula (ABC Advanced Drupal 
> Administration) and certification programs/exams (Drupal Black Belt 
> Certification) and events (ABC Drupal Confernece).
>
> We would like domain names of the form "Drupal.xx.tld" to take people 
> to local, non-profit Drupal organizations for the appropriate locale. 
> Other uses are prohibited.
>
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> *From:* consulting-bounces at drupal.org 
> [mailto:consulting-bounces at drupal.org] *On Behalf Of *Sam Cohen
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:39 PM
> *To:* A list for Drupal consultants and Drupal service/hosting providers
> *Subject:* [consulting] Using the word Drupal in Name or Domain
>
> Hi all,
>
> Does anyone know what the rules are in using "Drupal" in a domain or 
> as the name of a business?
>
> Thanks,
> Sam
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