Is Linux a Trademark?
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Linux is a word-mark, meaning that any form of the word is covered by the trademark registration. This includes all-caps (“LINUX®”) or the standard capitalized form (“Linux®”).

Is Linux copyrighted?

Linux is covered by what is known as the GNU General Public License, or GPL. Public domain software is software that is not copyrighted and is literally owned by the public. … Software covered by the GPL, on the other hand, is copyrighted to the author or authors.

Who owns Linux trademark?

Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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