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Originally Posted by latchkeyed
Could you explain the mechanism that lets someone else use section 7(c) on a modified copy of your code to hijack the name?
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If you don't invoke the clause that prevents someone else from using your name, someone else can release a version of your code with many improvements, but also using exactly the same name.
So far so good, but if that person then also invokes the clause preventing derivative works from using the name he released with (i.e. the original name of your project), then you will be in violation if you use any of his changes in your own code unless you use a different name. I.e. at that point you are forced to rename your project to use the improvements to your own code.