[opensuse-marketing] upside down geeko logo
Guys, re the upside down derivative logo on the outage note - is this a Novell-sanctioned use of the logo? It's cute but is clearly derivative of the openSUSE Geeko logo, which we are not permitted to change. http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1813788278137&id=1151116446#!/notes/opensuse/outage-of-buildapifeaturesopensuseorg-solved/10150127656811686 cheers Helen -- IRC: helen_au helen.south@opensuse.org helensouth.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help@opensuse.org
2011/3/30 Helen South <helen.south@opensuse.org>:
Guys,
re the upside down derivative logo on the outage note - is this a Novell-sanctioned use of the logo?
It's cute but is clearly derivative of the openSUSE Geeko logo, which we are not permitted to change.
It also exists in the openSUSE wiki I think, I found that there and had it as a wallpaper for a while actually, if I find the wiki page I will send you the link.
cheers
Helen
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Hey, On 03/30/2011 11:16 AM, Helen South wrote:
re the upside down derivative logo on the outage note - is this a Novell-sanctioned use of the logo?
It's cute but is clearly derivative of the openSUSE Geeko logo, which we are not permitted to change.
If its done as part of the project we are permitted to do whatever we want guys. Please don't make this stuff more complicated then it is :) Henne -- Henne Vogelsang, openSUSE. Everybody has a plan, until they get hit. - Mike Tyson -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help@opensuse.org
On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 9:14 PM, Henne Vogelsang <hvogel@opensuse.org> wrote:
Hey,
On 03/30/2011 11:16 AM, Helen South wrote:
re the upside down derivative logo on the outage note - is this a Novell-sanctioned use of the logo?
It's cute but is clearly derivative of the openSUSE Geeko logo, which we are not permitted to change.
If its done as part of the project we are permitted to do whatever we want guys. Please don't make this stuff more complicated then it is :)
Henne
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Ok, what wording should I use to reflect this on the Brand page? Something like this - "This guideline is for use of the openSUSE logo as a logo or branding icon specifically. If the Geeko is used as creative artwork or illustration and not as a logo, the above guidelines regarding color, positioning and derivative elements may be disregarded." or remove the section on derivatives completely? http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Artwork_brand thanks Helen -- IRC: helen_au helen.south@opensuse.org helensouth.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help@opensuse.org
On 3/30/2011 at 04:21 AM, in message <AANLkTimX7VM2McVOg+0UHwiqyEtP3CtgBUU=aSjDs8E=@mail.gmail.com>, Helen South <helen.south@opensuse.org> wrote: On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 9:14 PM, Henne Vogelsang <hvogel@opensuse.org> wrote: Hey,
On 03/30/2011 11:16 AM, Helen South wrote:
re the upside down derivative logo on the outage note - is this a Novell-sanctioned use of the logo?
It's cute but is clearly derivative of the openSUSE Geeko logo, which we are not permitted to change.
If its done as part of the project we are permitted to do whatever we want guys. Please don't make this stuff more complicated then it is :)
Henne
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Ok, what wording should I use to reflect this on the Brand page? Something like this -
"This guideline is for use of the openSUSE logo as a logo or branding icon specifically. If the Geeko is used as creative artwork or illustration and not as a logo, the above guidelines regarding color, positioning and derivative elements may be disregarded."
or remove the section on derivatives completely?
The Geeko logo is Trade Marked. It is used with the openSUSE project and within SUSE Enterprise products. How the openSUSE project uses the geeko logo reflects beyond the project. Please don't modify or remove the section as it reflects the requirements and guidelines from the trademark owner. Thanks, Alan Clark
http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Artwork_brand
thanks
Helen
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On 2011-03-30 Helen wrote:
On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 9:14 PM, Henne Vogelsang <hvogel@opensuse.org> wrote:
Hey,
On 03/30/2011 11:16 AM, Helen South wrote:
re the upside down derivative logo on the outage note - is this a Novell-sanctioned use of the logo?
It's cute but is clearly derivative of the openSUSE Geeko logo, which we are not permitted to change.
If its done as part of the project we are permitted to do whatever we want guys. Please don't make this stuff more complicated then it is :)
Henne
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Ok, what wording should I use to reflect this on the Brand page? Something like this -
"This guideline is for use of the openSUSE logo as a logo or branding icon specifically. If the Geeko is used as creative artwork or illustration and not as a logo, the above guidelines regarding color, positioning and derivative elements may be disregarded."
or remove the section on derivatives completely?
What henne said means: others have to use either the trademark/branding guidelines or ask the board for permission (permission@novell.com). We can use it however we like, but of course for brand consistency it usually makes sense to follow the branding as closely as possible However a upside-down geeko when our infrastructure goes down - seems like appropriate use of a deformation to me ;-)
thanks
Helen
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Alan Clark -
Helen South -
Henne Vogelsang -
Jos Poortvliet -
Kostas Koudaras