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[Jamie Strandboge <jamie@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 09/18/2013 01:05 PM, Martin Albisetti wrote:
> On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 1:21 PM, David Barth <david.barth@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> What are the plans to manage applications name unicity? I have the
>> impression that it may become quickly necessary to avoid a confusing user
>> experience.
>>
>> The typical example is apps like Twitter or Facebook, of which there are
>> already multiple instances in the store. The namespaces are distinct, but
>> not the "user visible" application names.
>>
>> Do you plan to refuse submissions once a name is taken? If so, have you
>> identified / defined an entity to resolve conflicts? I think the Developer
>> Programme terms prevent trademarks infringement, but that can't help with 2
>> parties using the acceptable use policy of a site like Twitter or Facebook
>> for example.
>>
>> If name unicity is not planned, should there be a software mechanism in
>> Ubuntu to rename apps ("Twitter (2)"?!), like modifying desktop files
>> properties or doing it on the fly (and consistently) in the click scope?
>>
>> What do you think?
> 
> There are no plans to enforce unique application titles in the store.
> I looked around a bit, and other stores don't do it either[1]. They
> do, however, seem to enforce it for popular apps[2], so I assume there
> is some trademark issues being enforced on request.
> I think we should have a mechanism to block out trademarked names upon
> request and proof of ownership, and let the rest sort itself out by
> user ratings & reviews (may the best solitaire win!). Otherwise we'll
> have a gold rush to scoop up popular app names, and I don't think
> that'll benefit anyone.
> 
> Does that make sense?
> 
+1



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