Hello,
I want to sell a commercial GPL extension and apply for the JED inclusion.
As i actually don't own a software company i just plan to register a domain
for my Joomla commercial scripts.
Question : can i call my domain name ***joomla.com or <whatever>joomla.com ?
Is the name joomla a trademark ? Do i need any permission from OSM ?
I see plenty of addons linked to sites including the joomla name but what about
commercial extensions ?
thanks,
MamboLives
Using the name Joomla in a domain name for JED extensions ?
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Re: Using the name Joomla in a domain name for JED extensions ?
Hello,
We at the Joomla Extensions Directory have a direct interest in maintaining the integrity of the Joomla brand. As such, we cannot allow violations of the Joomla trademark, logo, brand etc. to be placed in or linked from the Joomla Extensions Directory.
Extensions that use Joomla or a derivative of Joomla in the extension name or the domain name need to be licensed.
You can find more information about our policy about in the following blog: http://community.joomla.org/blogs/commu ... n-jed.html
We are happy to give you a such license on your website if you all the extensions on your site are licensed as GPL.
If you have already obtained a license, no further action is required. Otherwise, you need to complete the following forms:
http://opensourcematters.org/domain-nam ... quest.html
This sounds maybe a little circumstantial, but I think you agree that trademarks are very important.
We at the Joomla Extensions Directory have a direct interest in maintaining the integrity of the Joomla brand. As such, we cannot allow violations of the Joomla trademark, logo, brand etc. to be placed in or linked from the Joomla Extensions Directory.
Extensions that use Joomla or a derivative of Joomla in the extension name or the domain name need to be licensed.
You can find more information about our policy about in the following blog: http://community.joomla.org/blogs/commu ... n-jed.html
We are happy to give you a such license on your website if you all the extensions on your site are licensed as GPL.
If you have already obtained a license, no further action is required. Otherwise, you need to complete the following forms:
http://opensourcematters.org/domain-nam ... quest.html
This sounds maybe a little circumstantial, but I think you agree that trademarks are very important.
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Re: Using the name Joomla in a domain name for JED extensions ?
Thank you Geoff,
That's exactly what i needed to know, as seeing so many joomlaxyz.com domains or companies linked to the addons it wasn't clear if this is good only for GPL non-commercial scripts or also for commercial ones.
p.s.
I aso see people using names such as "Jxxxxxx.com" where the "J" stands for Joomla.
Is it ok or you consider it a violation of your TOS for the JED ?
What about for instance registering a domain "J-tools.com" or similar ?
Would you accept it if for a submission on the JED or it must be rejected due to infringment of the JED T.O.S. ?
That's exactly what i needed to know, as seeing so many joomlaxyz.com domains or companies linked to the addons it wasn't clear if this is good only for GPL non-commercial scripts or also for commercial ones.
p.s.
I aso see people using names such as "Jxxxxxx.com" where the "J" stands for Joomla.
Is it ok or you consider it a violation of your TOS for the JED ?
What about for instance registering a domain "J-tools.com" or similar ?
Would you accept it if for a submission on the JED or it must be rejected due to infringment of the JED T.O.S. ?
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Re: Using the name Joomla in a domain name for JED extensions ?
Hi,
It's okay for commercial GPL developers as well to use the word "Joomla!" or derivative of the word in their domains. The key thing is that the extensions are licensed under the terms of the GPL.
In the instance of Jsomething.com or J-something.com, you would still be requested to request approval from OSM.
If you plan on running a business and expanding the business in the future, it is recommended that you do not have in your domain name the word "Joomla!" or any derivative of it or for that matter, any other copyrighted word. This way, your business name is not tied down to one particular CMS and you will be more able to expand to other CMSs as well. Take for example, RocketTheme. They were originally a Joomla! template provider but have since recently expanded to phpBB and Wordpress themes as well. However, pretend that instead of being called RocketTheme, they were called JoomlaTemplateProvider. You can see how it would be harder for them to produce phpBB and Wordpress themes under that brand as well.
It's okay for commercial GPL developers as well to use the word "Joomla!" or derivative of the word in their domains. The key thing is that the extensions are licensed under the terms of the GPL.
In the instance of Jsomething.com or J-something.com, you would still be requested to request approval from OSM.
If you plan on running a business and expanding the business in the future, it is recommended that you do not have in your domain name the word "Joomla!" or any derivative of it or for that matter, any other copyrighted word. This way, your business name is not tied down to one particular CMS and you will be more able to expand to other CMSs as well. Take for example, RocketTheme. They were originally a Joomla! template provider but have since recently expanded to phpBB and Wordpress themes as well. However, pretend that instead of being called RocketTheme, they were called JoomlaTemplateProvider. You can see how it would be harder for them to produce phpBB and Wordpress themes under that brand as well.
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Re: Using the name Joomla in a domain name for JED extensions ?
Thanks,
Now everything is more clear.
I'll avoid using the word joomla or J-something as domain name.
Thanks again,
MamboLives
Now everything is more clear.
I'll avoid using the word joomla or J-something as domain name.
Thanks again,
MamboLives
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Re: Using the name Joomla in a domain name for JED extension
HI All,
I hope this is in the right place but i wonder if you can help me, I have recently purchased a domain to run a home business setting up custom joomla sites for people, i only want to use joomla and will be promoting my time in customising websites (not selling Joomla). I have customjoomla.co.uk is this ok to use or should i have to apply for permission / license?
Many thanks in advance
I hope this is in the right place but i wonder if you can help me, I have recently purchased a domain to run a home business setting up custom joomla sites for people, i only want to use joomla and will be promoting my time in customising websites (not selling Joomla). I have customjoomla.co.uk is this ok to use or should i have to apply for permission / license?
Many thanks in advance
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Re: Using the name Joomla in a domain name for JED extension
I suggest heavily that you visit opensourcematters.org and register there
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