Re: [Flightgear-devel] Licensing and disclaimers for aircraft models

[gerard r. <gh...@gm...>]

On mercredi 21 janvier 2009, Jon S. Berndt wrote:
> > Ah sorry, that slipped my attention, you are right.
> > I'll ask Jon about it.
> >
> > Erik
>
> We should discuss this, then, because the impacts may be more far reaching.
> I asked the Boeing licensing people some time ago about our flight models.
> They were OK with us creating models, but were not OK with the models being
> sold as a "Boeing" model. My interpretation of that is that the flight
> models cannot be advertised as "Boeing" models in any way that might
> indicate Boeing endorses it or is involved, and the name Boeing is also
> trademarked, I believe.
>
> Now, there is probably some wiggle room there, since the GPL allows a
> variety of things and interpretations vary. I would think that as long as
> the models are not themselves marketed as Boeing endorsed products - and no
> indication  or misleading labeling is used to indicate that they are Boeing
> endorsed - then we're probably OK. That may involve changing the name to
> B314 instead of Boeing314, or something similar. It also may involve
> requiring that anyone who is selling FlightGear for profit (with value
> added material, for instance) not include the Boeing314, Boeing 737, 747,
> etc. Another solution is to keep such aircraft as the Lockheed f-16, f-22,
> etc. Boeing aircraft, Airbus aircraft, etc. all on a separate server with
> special license statements.
>
> I'm not trying to be difficult. But, I've done the work, contacted the
> manufacturer, asked permission, and gotten an answer. This likely applies
> to more than the Boeing 314. Before making rash and sweeping statements,
> this needs to be given some careful thought. A disclaimer is the least that
> should be included in each and every aircraft file, IMHO.
>
> This action is meant to protect people and companies both. There have been
> inquiries by companies and some actions taken in the not too distant past
> that has lead me to be much more careful.
>
> You should be too. Discussion welcomed.
>
> Jon
>

Won't it be possible to leave to the potential shop which wants to sell 
our "products "to assume the responsibility of it. Since we don't sell 
anything.

We may go on  to keep our model and our code protected under GPL license.

Only an information regarding the copyright for such private Name: 
Boeing..Lockheed.. and so on could be necessary.

These  addons won't be a restriction only an information.

Cheers





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