Why volunteer?

Apache, Apache OpenOffice, OpenOffice, and the gull-wing
logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
the Apache Software Foundation <http://apache.org> in
the United States and/or other countries.

When there are requests to make use of those marks in various ways, and written permission is provided, a statement such as the above is required for inclusion where permissions are stated in conjunction with the permitted use. Please note that registration is not a requirement although there are values to it in regimes where there are such arrangements. Sometimes registrations are legally transferred but that may not show up until such time as the registration comes up for renewal.

There are such requests for use and there are cases where the producer of a confusing use that would causes confusion is requested to stop and that is usually accomplished, sometimes quickly.