Veber: UK Hosting Specialists
Veber are pleased to have reached a speedy and amicable agreement with the Python Software Foundation.
Watford, UK (PRWEB UK) 22 March 2013
The trademark dispute centered around Veber’s use of the Python name for their cloud hosting
services and their application for a figurative trademark incorporating the word “Python”. While the Python Software Foundation (PSF) retains the trademark for Python within the United States, it did not have a filing within the European Union. According to the terms of the settlement, Veber has withdrawn its trademark filing and has agreed to support the Python Software Foundation’s use of the term.
The amicable agreement reached between the two sides will result in a rebranding of Veber’s Python cloud server and backup services, which continue to be available through the Veber website or by contacting the Veber team direct. Veber will rebrand the Python services later under a yet to be determined name.
"We are happy to come to an agreement with Veber," said Van Lindberg, Chairman of the Python Software Foundation. "What the PSF wants most is to support the global community of Python developers. To Veber’s credit, they were willing to recognize the Python brand without protracted negotiations. We are grateful for Veber’s support and we wish them luck in their business."
Tim Poultney, Managing Director of POBox Hosting and Veber, said “Veber are pleased to have reached a speedy and amicable agreement with the PSF. The use of the Python name for our cloud server and backup business has ceased with the services now available in Europe from Veber. This agreement will remove potential confusion between the Python software language and our cloud services business.”
The Python Software Foundation has thanked the Python community for their immense outpouring of support throughout the dispute, both financially and through the letter writing campaign undertaken by organizations across European Union member states. Veber would like to thanks our clients and friends for their continue support.
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