Open Source Group Japan

Open Source Group Japan is a non-profit, voluntary association that promotes the spread of Open Source Software and Free Software Culture and enlightened activities, while engaging in activities to protect open source culture. Another goal is to contribute to the sound development of the Open Source community. Open Source Group Japan was established on August 13, 2000.

Open Source Group Japan works on the following sorts of projects.

• Management of Open Source(R) Trademarks in order to protect Open Source culture. Open Source Group Japan has acquired the OPENSOURCE(R) trademark in Japan.
• Functioning as a representative liaison for the Open Source community in Japan, engaging in public relations and working with outside organizations.
• Offering necessary support to Open Source projects and groups.
• Engaging in activities that promote cooperation and informal affiliation between Open Source groups and organizations.
• Proposing and implementing plans of its own that it views as necessary to the growth of Open Source culture.