Interestingly, on several occaisions I had Google Ads removed because my ad said ‘XYZ’ software for Mac and Windows
Shut down because of use of the word ‘Mac’
I complained that if I was selling parts that only fit a Fender guitar, or a Ford car they definitely allowed that, and several other similar cases. But either I wasn’t spending enough, or Apple were REALLY litigating…
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That’s an insane level of lack of freedom. I hope you are misunderstanding something about EU rules or they are going to be the next Soviet Union at least at the bureaucracy level
The use of image (celebrities) is another chapter, it’s not about trademarks. The comparative feature is ok, but not allowing to say publicly “Someone at McDonalds bought an ice cream” is insane.
Huh, we are getting heavily off topic. I need to see additional factual information about products, not just price. Value/cost ratio drives my choice, not price only.
Getting off topic, I guess, but generally speaking companies the likes of those in the graphic above will have language buried in their absurdly long purchasing agreements referenced by their purchase orders that will specifically disallow any use of their trademarks for promoting your own business without specific permission. Always best to get permission in writing, me thinks. No matter who is right or wrong, the winner will generally be the one who can afford to drag it out in court longer than the other.
No further details at this time. It’s been on our roadmap for a while now. It’s just getting closer to bubbling towards the top and while minor details may change the overall benefit remains the same.