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The Open Brand
Operates under trademark law
Designates products that are guaranteed to conform to open systems specifications
A vendor guarantees that any non compliances will be fixed within a defined time period
http://www.opengroup.org/openbrand/
Notes:
Vendors continue to add value to the UNIX system , particularly in areas of new technology - always built on top of the concensus standard.
The commonality of a standard core allows leads to added value:
From System vendors who can concentrate on adding value in new innovative area
From Software vendors who through spending less time porting their products can add value into their applications