[OSM-talk] Unlicensed use of the logo in iPhone app?

Grant Slater openstreetmap at firefishy.com
Sun May 15 02:17:53 BST 2011


On 14 May 2011 22:46, Yann Coupin <yann at coupin.net> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Just spotted that new app which is using osm's logo as the app's icon. I'm pretty sure this is unlicensed use and it should be taken down but I don't know who should start the dialog with the dev and/or apple.
>
> App link : http://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/hvor-er-jeg/id434211669?mt=8
>

Nice. The app uses an OpenStreetMap app logo but the screenshots show
it using Google tiles.
Deceptive and confusing use of the logo and mark.

I have sent the developer(s) an informal email (for now) asking them
to stop inappropriately using the logo.

Regards
 Grant



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