Developer Challenges VC-Backed Company Over EU Trademark Dispute for Open-Source Project
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Summary
The article discusses a developer's frustration after a VC-backed company allegedly invalidated their EU trademark for a small open-source project, Deepkit. The developer questions whether it's worth fighting the decision, given the project's modest user base. The post is shared in the /r/ExperiencedDevs subreddit, which caters to seasoned IT professionals.
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$160M VC-backed company just killed my EU trademark for a small OSS project. Is it even worth fighting?
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