Google has recently announced the Open Usage Commons – an organization that focuses on “extending the philosophy and definition of open source to project trademarks.” The organization is formulated in collaboration with academic leaders, independent contributors, and SADA Systems.
The board of directors in Open Usage Commons include Allison Randal, Charles L. Isbell, Jr., Cliff Lampe, Chris DiBona, Jen Phillips, and Miles Ward. With this initiative, the organization aims to give trademarks of participating projects a neutral, independent home. Moreover, it promises to manage trademarks in line with the Open Source Definition.
