[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #5464: Plugin Directory: Prevent SVN uploads of animated banners and icons

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#5464: Plugin Directory: Prevent SVN uploads of animated banners and icons
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 Reporter:  Ipstenu           |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement       |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal            |   Milestone:
Component:  Plugin Directory  |  Resolution:
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Comment (by tradesouthwest@…):

 As to "trademarks"

     It is no problem if the program contains trademarked images and names,
     provided the trademark usage and requirements don't make it difficult
     in practice to change the program and publish a modified
     version.  In other words, it has to be easy to find and remove the
     trademarks, if and when the trademark conditions require this.
 https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/savannah-hackers/2004-11/msg00508.html
 https://google.github.io/opencasebook/trademarks/

 IF an asset icon HAS a trademark then it is WITHIN the icon and protected,
 on its own. BUT the icon having animation is NOT "protected" in trademark
 landscape as the _icon_ must follow guidelines.

 Removing animation is a "rule" of WP.org repo and regardless of legal
 standing of any image or graphic.

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