Question Regarding Permission to Distribute a Repackaged Firefox Build
Hello everyone, I would like to ask for clarification regarding the distribution of Firefox through third-party packaging methods. As I understand it, Mozilla's trademark… (ebele ya kotanga)
Hello everyone,
I would like to ask for clarification regarding the distribution of Firefox through third-party packaging methods.
As I understand it, Mozilla's trademarks and branding are protected, and in some cases official permission may be required to distribute Firefox under the Firefox name and branding.
Within the Ubuntu Touch community, there is a method called "Crackle" that can repackage existing applications and make them available as installable "Clickable" packages on the platform. One of the applications that has been repackaged in this way is Firefox.
However, this Firefox package is currently not available in the Ubuntu Touch software store because there is concern that distributing it may require explicit permission from Mozilla.
My question is therefore:
Does a project or community need Mozilla's permission to distribute a repackaged version of Firefox through a software store? If so, what would be the correct process for obtaining such permission? Alternatively, if the software is merely being repackaged to provide an installation method on another platform, without modifying Firefox itself, is additional permission still required?
We would appreciate any clarification regarding Mozilla's policies on redistribution, repackaging, and trademark usage in this context.
Thank you for your time and assistance.