Talk:Trademark application flow chart - Revision history

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 The flow chart we're discussing aims to amend our current process, which can be found here:
-[[Free Geek Startup Franchise Application]]
+[[Free Geek Startup Trademark Use Application]]
 I'm the new guy but here's what I think. For the most part, I think we know a lot of the things that we want to know about applicants. It's just become an information flow problem once we try to get that information.

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	:# The other principles, for example principle 4 "Provide low- and no-cost computer technology and training to their community."		:# The other principles, for example principle 4 "Provide low- and no-cost computer technology and training to their community."
	: [[User:Rfs\|RfS]] 16:12, 30 September 2008 (UTC)		: [[User:Rfs\|RfS]] 16:12, 30 September 2008 (UTC)
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		+	{\|cellspacing="1px" style="background-color:#f8fcff"
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		+	\| width="70%" style="border: 1px solid #6688AA; background-color:#FFFFFF; padding:1em;" valign="top"\|
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		+	You don't need to use the Free Geek name to do a lot of the great things we're trying to do. But in order to use the name legally you must follow our principles and maintain a level of transparency. And you have to apply to use our trademark. This process is broken down into getting [[Preliminary status]], then [[Ongoing status]], and then maintaining that status. The process summary is as follows.
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		+	# Start getting the word out that you're trying to start a Free Geek. You aren't an official Free Geek yet.
		+	# Get [[Preliminary status]] from us. This means we allow you to incorporate using "Free Geek" as part of your name.
		+	# Incorporate and apply for tax non-profit status according to your jurisdiction. (In the US this is likely a 501(c)(3) tax status). This could take some time.
		+	# Get ongoing status as a Free Geek. This will give you legal status to continue to use the Free Geek name. All Free Geeks continue to maintain our principles, transparency and work consensually to improve them.
		+	\|}
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		+	Every object has a number and a detailed description below. The following steps are to be taken in order by a startup. Each step must be completed and found sufficient by the review committee before the next step is begun.
		+
		+	<graphviz>
		+	digraph{
		+	node [fontname="Helvetica", fontsize="11"]
		+	edge [fontname="Helvetica"]
		+
		+	research [label="1. Develop waste removal plan", shape="box"]
		+	health [label="2. Develop health & safety plan", shape="box"]
		+	need_fg [label="3. Why does your community\n need a Free Geek?", shape="box"]
		+	decisions [label="4. Decision-making essay", shape="box"]
		+	preliminary [label="5. Preliminary status", shape="hexagon"]
		+
		+	research -> health
		+	health -> need_fg
		+	need_fg -> decisions
		+	decisions -> preliminary
		+
		+	}
		+	</graphviz>
		+
		+	1. Even if your organization's plan is to maximize on reuse (ours is, too) or to focus on software, you will receive electronic waste. Please provide us with a general list of types of electronics that will be accepted and an exhaustive, detailed plan on how they will be dealt with, especially hazardous waste. The list should include but not be limited to: CRTs, motherboards, etc. You DO NOT need to be a recycler, but at this point you need a plan for waste removal. Coming up with a plan for dealing with CRT monitors in a responsible way will be a crucial point here. The greater plan will be the result of considering as many options as possible and going with the most responsible options. Please note, you do not need to be a Free Geek to call around. We recommend getting in touch with the Basel Action Network ( http://www.ban.org ) for some help with that research. Startups that are not interested in or cannot come up with a comprehensive plan for dealing with their e-waste will not make it past this point.
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		+	2. Please develop a health & safety plan that will be relevant to your proposed area of service that deals with hazardous waste and the possibility of environmental contamination. For an example, check out our [[Safety]] policy.
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		+	3. Please explain why your community needs a Free Geek. Please note: in order for your organization to be a Free Geek, it needs to satisfy the [[Free Geek Principles]]. As a non-profit, it next satisfies the public will. Staff, volunteers and members of the community will be on equal ground when making decisions. This is called a non-hierarchical system and a group that does not work this way is not a Free Geek.
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		+	4. Imagine that you have a lot of volunteers and two of them aren't getting along. One of them has requested that the other be asked to leave the organization. Please outline some possible scenarios through which your organization could handle this request and how does it demonstrate the decision-making program, various committees, if any, that you have in mind to start out with. Please demonstrate that you understand the elements of the decision-making process that are unique to non-hierarchical democracies.
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		+	5. If steps one through three have been adequately done, Free Geek will formally grant [[preliminary status]] for your startup. The startup must follow the steps outlined in the [[preliminary status]] page in order to keep the name, or it will be revoked.

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 *Updated: [[User:Rfs|RfS]] 15:56, 30 September 2008 (UTC)
-Something like the following, which shows several straightforward steps to be accomplished. We could have a paragraph explaining each step and why it is important, and point to resources for accomplishing that step.
+(moved out of discussion page to main page)
 == what are the minimums elements of a Free Geek? ==

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 [[User:Rfs|RfS]] 02:14, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
-== flow chart link ==
+== application process ==
 The flow chart we're discussing aims to amend our current process, which can be found here:

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 A very early step should be something like "Demonstrate you know what it means to be a Free Geek". In this step folks should show that they know the principles and have an idea of what kinds of programs they'd offer. They should be able to explain why a Free Geek is a non-profit, rather than a for profit business. They should have a reasonable understanding of what non-hierarchical means. They should be able to write about responsible recycling and use the word "reuse" without being prompted by us. If they can't talk their way out of this step, there's no reason to make them research recycling partners, etc. (Too much work for them and us.)
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 [[User:Rfs|RfS]] 02:14, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
 The flow chart we're discussing aims to amend our current process, which can be found here:
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 == My idea of a useful flowchart ==
 *[[User:Rfs|RfS]] 16:47, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
 *Updated: [[User:Rfs|RfS]] 15:56, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

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     learn [label="Learn about Free Geek"]
     principles [label="Agree to\nFREE GEEK PRINCIPLES"]
-    application [label="Submit\nINITIAL TRADEMARK\nUSE APPLICATION", style="filled", color="lightgrey"]
+    application [label="Submit\nPROVISIONAL TRADEMARK\nUSE APPLICATION", style="filled", color="lightgrey"]
     checklist  [label="Go through\nCHECK LIST\nand\nPRINCIPLES\nand look for\nRED FLAGS", style="dashed"]

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     vendors [label="Develop and submit\nVENDOR LIST"]
     incorporation [label="OPTIONAL?:\nFile\nARTICLES OF INCORPORATION\nas a non-profit"]
-    bylaws [label="Develop and submit\nBYLAWS"]
+    bylaws [label="OPTIONAL?:\nDevelop and submit\nBYLAWS"]
     charity [label="OPTIONAL:\nApply for\nCHARITY STATUS\n(or similar)"]
     space [label="ACQUIRE SPACE"]

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     learn [label="Learn about Free Geek"]
-    principles [label="Agree to principles"]
+    principles [label="Agree to\nFREE GEEK PRINCIPLES"]
-    application [label="Submit\nINITIAL TRADEMARK USE\nAPPLICATION", style="filled", color="lightgrey"]
+    application [label="Submit\nINITIAL TRADEMARK\nUSE APPLICATION", style="filled", color="lightgrey"]
-    checklist [label="Go through\nCheck List\nand\nPrinciples\nand look for\nRed Flags", style="dashed"]
+    checklist  [label="Go through\nCHECK LIST\nand\nPRINCIPLES\nand look for\nRED FLAGS", style="dashed"]
-    checklist2 [label="Go through\nCheck List\nand\nPrinciples\nand look for\nRed Flags", style="dashed"]
+    checklist2 [label="Go through\nCHECK LIST\nand\nPRINCIPLES\nand look for\nRED FLAGS", style="dashed"]
     conditional [label="Conditional Status\nGranted", shape=rectangle, style=bold]
-    followup [label="Answer follow-up questions\n(based on red flags)", style="filled", color="lightgrey"]
+    followup [label="Answer FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS\n(based on red flags)", style="filled", color="lightgrey"]
     provisional [label="Provisional Status\nGranted", shape=rectangle, style=bold]
     rejected [label="Application Rejected", shape=rectangle, style=bold]
-    progress [label="Begin submitting\nProgress Reports"]
+    progress [label="Begin submitting\nPROGRESS REPORTS"]
-    mission [label="Develop and submit\nMission Statement"]
+    mission [label="Develop and submit\nMISSION STATEMENT"]
-    plan [label="Develop and submit\nBusiness Plan"]
+    plan [label="Develop and submit\nBUSINESS PLAN"]
-    vendors [label="Develop and submit\nVendor List"]
+    vendors [label="Develop and submit\nVENDOR LIST"]
-    incorporation [label="Incorporate"]
+    incorporation [label="OPTIONAL?:\nFile\nARTICLES OF INCORPORATION\nas a non-profit"]
-    bylaws [label="Develop and submit\nBylaws"]
+    bylaws [label="Develop and submit\nBYLAWS"]
-    charity [label="OPTIONAL:\nApply for charity status\n(or similar)"]
+    charity [label="OPTIONAL:\nApply for\nCHARITY STATUS\n(or similar)"]
-    space [label="Acquire space"]
+    space [label="ACQUIRE SPACE"]
-    finalapp  [label="Submit\nFINAL APPLICATION\nfor TRADEMARK USE", style="filled", color="lightgrey"]
+    finalapp  [label="Submit\nFINAL APPLICATION\nFOR TRADEMARK USE", style="filled", color="lightgrey"]
     ongoing [label="Ongoing Status\nGranted", shape=rectangle, style=bold]
     rejected2 [label="Application Rejected", shape=rectangle, style=bold]
-    status [label="Begin submitting\nStatus Reports"]
+    status [label="Begin submitting\nSTATUS REPORTS"]
     learn -> principles

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	[[User:Koopa\|Ian]] 23:01, 20 September 2008 (UTC)		[[User:Koopa\|Ian]] 23:01, 20 September 2008 (UTC)
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		+	: ''Our Principles are less specific than our Mission Statement.''
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		+	: Principle 1 says that the missions statement of the Free Geek should match ours. This means that a similar mission is included (by a reference) in the principles. This gives us two methods to define core activities:
		+	:# Definition of mission statement as similar to ours
		+	:# The other principles, for example principle 4 "Provide low- and no-cost computer technology and training to their community."
		+	: [[User:Rfs\|RfS]] 16:12, 30 September 2008 (UTC)