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<title>FTF releases legal infrastructure guide for Free Software projects</title>
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<h1>FTF releases legal infrastructure guide for Free Software projects</h1>
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<p>2009-01-23, Zurich, Graeme West, FSFE.</p>
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<p newsteaser="yes">FSFE's Freedom Task Force (FTF) is pleased to announce the release of a
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guide to assist with establishing legal infrastructure for Free Software
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projects.</p>
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<p><a href="/activities/ftf/building-legal-infrastructure.html">The guide</a> gives tips on how Free Software projects can consolidate
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their legal position. It includes information about setting up legal
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entities, dealing with copyright issues, managing trademarks, and best
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practices for project management.</p>
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<p>"When projects start to become successful, it's important for their
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members to consider what structures will scale successfully, be
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compatible with the founding principles, and protect the integrity of
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the project community", says Shane Coughlan, FTF Coordinator. "This
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guide provides a starting point for internal debate, and can help
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projects prepare a description of their requirements for consultation
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with experts."</p>
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<p>"Every project is different, but all can benefit from ensuring they
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have a sound legal basis", explains Graeme West, FTF Intern. The guide
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was authored by FTF staff in consultation with members of the FTF
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European Legal Network. It is available as part of the <a href="/activities/ftf">newly redesigned
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FTF web site</a>, where other guides on topics like licence compliance
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can also be found.</p>
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<p>The guide can be found <a href="/activities/ftf/building-legal-infrastructure.html">at this location</a>.</p>
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<h2>About the Freedom Task Force</h2>
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<p>The Freedom Task Force is an activity run by Free Software Foundation
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Europe to help people understand Free Software licensing and the
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opportunities it presents. We offer educational services, facilitate
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larger infrastructure activities and manage FSFE's legal affairs.
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Our goals are to share knowledge about Free Software law, to
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safeguard the interests of Free Software projects, to connect
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experts in this field and to help other groups achieve similar goals.
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We believe in positive, constructive dialogue and seek at all times
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to support the long-term sustainability of Free Software.</p>
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<p>The FTF's homepage can be found at <a
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href="http://www.fsfeurope.org/ftf">http://www.fsfeurope.org/ftf</a> and you can contact us via email: ftf @ fsfeurope.org</p>
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<p>You can phone us at</p>
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<li>Belgium: +32 2 747 03 57 Ext. 22</li>
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<li>Germany: +49 700 373 38 76 73 Ext. 22</li>
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<li>Sweden: +46 31 7802160 Ext. 22</li>
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<li>Switzerland: +41 43 500 03 66 Ext. 22</li>
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<li>UK: +44 29 200 08 17 7 Ext. 22</li>
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<p>Press contact: Shane Coughlan, FTF Coordinator, FSFE extension: 408</p>
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<h2>About the Free Software Foundation Europe</h2>
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<p>The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) is a non-profit non-governmental
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organisation active in many European countries and involved in many global
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activities. Access to software determines participation in a digital society.
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To secure equal participation in the information age, as well as freedom of
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competition, the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) pursues and is
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dedicated to the furthering of Free Software, defined by the freedoms to use,
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study, modify and copy. Founded in 2001, creating awareness for these issues,
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securing Free Software politically and legally, and giving people Freedom by
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supporting development of Free Software are central issues of the FSFE.</p>
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<p>You will find further information about the work of the FSFE at <a
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href="http://www.fsfeurope.org/">http://www.fsfeurope.org/</a>.</p>
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<h2>Contact</h2>
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<li>Belgium: +32 2 747 03 57</li>
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<li>Germany: +49 700 373 38 76 73</li>
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<li>Sweden: +46 31 7802160</li>
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<li>Switzerland: +41 43 500 03 66</li>
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<li>UK: +44 29 200 08 17 7</li>
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</ul>
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<p><a href="/contact/contact.html">Other ways to get in touch</a> with the
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FSFE.</p>
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