Is it illegal for me to publish a mobile application that is somewhat a companion for a website that I do not own?
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Is it illegal for me to publish a mobile application that is somewhat a companion for a website that I do not own?
The site owner said that if I did, he would file a DMCA copyright take down and have my application removed from the Google Play Store (Android Market). I wrote the application myself with no aid from anyone. Is permission required? My app stores no user data and would be free. The only problem I see is the use of the name.
Asked on March 20, 2013 under Business Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon that you have written about you could very well be subject to a copyright or trademark or trade name infringement for what you have created. To have a better idea of the matter and possible legal ramifications of you proceed in using the application, I recommend that you consult with a business attorney. You can find on in your locality by looking for such on attorneypages.com.
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