Trademarks
This page describes the trademark status and usage guidance for names referenced in this site.
RISEby trademarks (filed / pending)
The following mark has been filed for trademark registration by RISEby Inc. Registration has not yet been granted.
| Mark | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AIMOaaS | Word mark | Trademark application pending (registration not yet granted) |
Trademark ownership notice:
AIMOaaS is a trademark of RISEby Inc. (trademark application pending).
Project and specification names (not registered trademarks)
The following names are used on this site as project/specification identifiers. They are not registered trademarks of RISEby Inc. at this time.
| Name | Use on this site | Trademark status (RISEby) |
|---|---|---|
| AIMO | Project / concept name | Not owned; not registered by RISEby |
| AIMO Standard | Specification name | Not registered by RISEby |
| Certified AIMO | Provisional name for a future program | Not registered by RISEby |
Important notice regarding "AIMO"
"AIMO" is a registered trademark owned by third parties in various jurisdictions (including Japan).
RISEby Inc. does not claim ownership of "AIMO" as a trademark.
Use of "AIMO" on this site is solely to identify this project/specification and does not imply affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or association with any trademark owners.
Notice regarding "Certified AIMO"
"Certified AIMO" is a provisional name for a potential future certification program.
It is not currently a registered trademark, and no active certification scheme is in operation under this name at this time.
Marking Guidance
For AIMOaaS (trademark application pending):
- Permitted: "trademark application pending", "TM" symbol (optional)
- Prohibited: "Registered trademark", ® symbol, registration numbers
See the full policy for details.
Permitted Uses
Descriptive References
You may use AIMO marks to describe compatibility:
- "Compatible with AIMO Standard"
- "Implements AIMO Standard v0.0.1"
- "Exports evidence in AIMO Standard format"
Requirements:
- Meet all MUST requirements in the specification
- Pass the official validator without rule modifications
- State the specific version
Academic Use
You may cite AIMO Standard in:
- Academic papers
- Research publications
- Training materials (with attribution)
See How to Cite for citation format.
Prohibited Uses
| Prohibited | Reason |
|---|---|
| Using "AIMO" as your product/company name | Creates confusion |
| Claiming "Certified AIMO" without certification | No certification program exists |
| Using marks in domain names | Conflicts with official resources |
| Implying official endorsement | Misleads users |
Conformance Claims
What You Can Claim
"This product implements AIMO Standard v0.0.1."
What You Cannot Claim
- "AIMO Certified" (no certification program)
- "Official AIMO implementation" (unless maintainer)
- "Endorsed by AIMO Standard"
Full Policy
See TRADEMARKS.md for the complete trademark policy. If you are viewing a frozen release (e.g. a versioned URL), the trademark status above applies to this snapshot; for the very latest status see the latest release on the site or the repository TRADEMARKS.md.
Related Pages
- License — Licensing terms
- How to Cite — Citation guidance
- Governance — Project governance