Licensing for PyTorch Word Usage in Books

Hi,
I would like to inquire about the licensing terms and conditions related to using PyTorch Word in the context of publishing or referencing it in a book.

Could you describe what “PyTorch Word” is, please?

We have used this “Mastering Computer Vision with PyTorch 2.0”

I’m not sure if your question is regarding a license or citation, but @Matt_White would be the right person to ask.

Okay, thank you for your information. My question is regarding the license.

Hello @Matt_White, could you please advise on whether a license is required to use the term “PyTorch” in a book?

Hi @orangeeducationpvt , as long as you follow the trademark usage policies (found here: Trademark Usage | Linux Foundation) you are okay to use the mark.

Thank you for your prompt response. However, my concern is related to the PyTorch word.

PyTorch is a trademark of the Linux Foundation, and therefore subject to the trademark usage policies that I sent above.

I think what you may be asking is if you can publish a book with the title “Mastering Computer Vision with PyTorch 2.0”, without violating the trademark “PyTorch” since I see you have published that book.

The answer is yes, it is perfectly acceptable to use the word PyTorch in the title of your book, since it is a book about using PyTorch. You do not have to enter into any special licensing agreement to use the word mark “PyTorch” in this context. However you still have to follow the trademark usage policies.

I hope that answers your question.

I would highlight this section of the policy

“There are also some basic rights that everyone has to use any trademark, which are often referred to as “fair use,” and The Linux Foundation does not intend to restrict those rights. You may make fair use of word marks to make true factual statements. But fair use does not permit you to state or imply that the owner of a mark produces, endorses, or supports your company, products, or services. Even when making fair use of a trademark, you should acknowledge the owner of the trademark with a trademark notice, such as the notice displayed on The Linux Foundation project websites.”

Yes, got your point. Thank you so much for your clarification about the licensing agreement.