Thursday, September 25, 2025
All the Bits Fit to Print
Maintainers assert Bundler trademark to protect Ruby community project
The longtime maintainer of Bundler, a key Ruby dependency manager, clarifies that the project belongs to the Ruby community, not any single organization. He has registered the Bundler trademark personally to protect the maintainers and plans to transfer ownership to a community-led organization.
Why it matters: Bundler is critical infrastructure for Ruby developers, so ownership affects control and stewardship of the project.
The big picture: Open source projects thrive on community governance, transparency, and shared ownership, not corporate control.
The stakes: Without clear ownership and community accountability, Bundler’s future maintenance and integrity could be at risk.
Commenters say: Many express support for community ownership and transparency, while some debate trademark usage and organizational structures.