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[Aymeric Mansoux <am-launchpad@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks guys for the very extensive research on the topic!

I am going to close the issue now, I believe there are no risks, Ubuntu
even uses an icon for its accessories (in Gnome menu) that is without a
dout a Swiss army knife, I would imagine that they would not take such a
risk for their business if there was any potential problem.

** Changed in: puredyne-www
       Status: New => Won't Fix

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https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/595288

Title:
  May be issue with logo use.

Status in Website for the Puredyne Live distribution:
  Won't Fix

Bug description:
  Hello. I found this project not all that long ago. It looks great! I
  did notice that there might be a conflict with the knife logo. Before
  I say anything else please note that I live in the United States, I am
  NOT a lawyer, and I am not related to any companies named hereafter.
  According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Army_knife)
  "The color red for multi-function knives, the cross-and-shield emblem,
  and the words SWISS ARMY are registered trademarks of Victorinox AG
  and its related companies." I did a little research to make sure that
  the claim was backed up by something official. I checked the United
  States Patent and Trademark Office website
  (http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=login&p_lang=english&p_d=trmk)
  and searched "red AND Victorinox." It came up. I have no idea if the
  Puredyne logo infringes on anything, but I just don't want to see the
  project get into legal trouble. A fix may be as simple as removing the
  key chain hole (as Victorinox usually counts the key chain as a
  "function") or recoloring the logo. Then again, there may be no
  problem whatsoever. I have no idea what country Puredyne is native to
  (different laws might exempt you from this). Just a friendly heads up,
  and wishes that the project will get even better.

  Kind Regards.