The RenderMan Interface - Paul Bourke

procedure calls from the RenderMan Procedures List statement or RIB requests from the
Binary Encoding table may refer to the computer program as “using” or “adhering to”
or “compatible with” the RenderMan Interface, if that statement is accurate. Any such
reference must be accompanied by the following legend:
RenderMan R○ is a registered trademark of Pixar
No-one may refer to or call a product or program which did not originate with Pixar a
“RenderMan program” or “RenderMan modeler” or “RenderMan renderer.”
Nothing in this statement shall be construed as granting a license or permission of any type
to any party for the use of the trademark RenderMan, or any thing confusingly similar to
it, in connection with any products or services whatsoever, including, but not limited to,
computer hardware, software or manuals. Use of the trademark “RenderMan” should follow
the trademark use procedure guidelines of Pixar. Any use of the RenderMan Interface,
RIB and related materials other than as described in this statement is an unauthorized use
and violates Pixar’s proprietary rights, and Pixar will enforce its rights to prevent such use.
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