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title: Apache Spark Trademark Attribution
description: Legal attribution notice that Apache, Apache Spark, Spark, and the Spark logo are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation, as required by Databricks documentation.
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# Apache Spark Trademark Attribution

**Apache Spark Trademark Attribution** refers to the required acknowledgment that the names *Apache Spark*, *Spark*, and the Spark logo are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation (ASF). This attribution is a standard legal notice displayed by organizations that use or reference the Apache Spark framework, including Databricks.

## Standard Attribution Text

In Databricks documentation and related materials, the following trademark attribution appears:

> "Apache, Apache Spark, Spark and the Spark logo are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation."

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This notice confirms that the ASF holds the trademark rights to the Apache Spark brand and that Databricks’ use of these marks is subject to the ASF’s trademark policy.

## Purpose of Trademark Attribution

Trademark attribution serves two main purposes: it protects the trademark owner’s rights by preventing the mark from becoming generic, and it informs users that the trademarked term refers to a specific product or project rather than a generic technology. Proper attribution also helps avoid confusion about sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation between the trademark owner and the entity displaying the mark.

## Usage in Documentation

Organizations that incorporate Apache Spark into their products or services—such as Databricks, cloud providers, or consulting firms—are expected to include the standard attribution notice in prominent locations, such as:

- Website footers
- License and terms-of-service pages
- Documentation headers or footers
- Printed materials and presentations

The exact wording should match the ASF’s prescribed format unless an exception is granted.

## Related Concepts

- Apache Spark
- Apache Software Foundation
- Trademark
- Databricks

## Sources

- applicable-model-terms-databricks-on-aws.md

# Citations

1. [applicable-model-terms-databricks-on-aws.md](/references/applicable-model-terms-databricks-on-aws-2e13c689.md)
