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Can i include car manufactureran author of an app use logos in my applicationthat belong to auto manufacturers?

This question is hypothetical only. I will not interpret it as legal advice. I will not apply any answers to my specific situation. I understand those who answer are not providing me legal advice.

Please help me analyze the following hypothetical case.

Lets say there is Consider a mobile app that helps users log/manage car expensesrelated to automobiles. WhenIn order to identify the user addsmake of a new car,vehicle within the app includes car manufacturer logos to choose from(in list views, so its a bit more personal once your created your car's profile. Is it ok to do this? The app does not include these logos on its screenshots or any advertising materialmenus, and there is a Legal Disclaimers page inbuttons, for example), the appauthor might choose to list all of theuse logos and their respective companiesthat belong to car manufacturers (Ford, Toyota, etc.)

Does theWould this hypothetical use of logos in this scenario create any legal problems, issues or concerns for the app's developersimplicate trademark law? Would it be trademark infringement?

Can i include car manufacturer logos in my application?

This question is hypothetical only. I will not interpret it as legal advice. I will not apply any answers to my specific situation. I understand those who answer are not providing me legal advice.

Please help me analyze the following hypothetical case.

Lets say there is a mobile app that helps users log/manage car expenses. When the user adds a new car, the app includes car manufacturer logos to choose from, so its a bit more personal once your created your car's profile. Is it ok to do this? The app does not include these logos on its screenshots or any advertising material and there is a Legal Disclaimers page in the app to list all of the logos and their respective companies.

Does the use of logos in this scenario create any legal problems, issues or concerns for the app's developers?

Can an author of an app use logos that belong to auto manufacturers?

Consider a mobile app related to automobiles. In order to identify the make of a vehicle within the app (in list views, menus, and buttons, for example), the author might choose to use logos that belong to car manufacturers (Ford, Toyota, etc.)

Would this hypothetical use of logos scenario implicate trademark law? Would it be trademark infringement?

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This question is hypothetical only. I will not interpret it as legal advice. I will not apply any answers to my specific situation. I understand those who answer are not providing me legal advice.

Please help me analyze the following hypothetical case.

Lets say i have an iOSthere is a mobile app that can help youhelps users log/manage your car expenses. When you addthe user adds a new car, i would like to includethe app includes car manufacturer logos to choose from, so its a bit more personal once your created your car's profile. Is it ok to do this? Obviously i wouldThe app does not include these logos on myits screenshots or any advertising material and i would createthere is a Legal Disclaimers page in mythe app to list all of the logos and their respective companies.

I have found a couple of apps onDoes the App Store that has a similar function, but i'm not sure if they have any rights to use theof logos and i don't want to get intoin this scenario create any trouble doing so.legal problems, issues or concerns for the app's developers?

Lets say i have an iOS app that can help you log/manage your car expenses. When you add a new car, i would like to include car manufacturer logos to choose from, so its a bit more personal once your created your car's profile. Is it ok to do this? Obviously i would not include these logos on my screenshots or any advertising material and i would create a Legal Disclaimers page in my app to list all of the logos and their respective companies.

I have found a couple of apps on the App Store that has a similar function, but i'm not sure if they have any rights to use the logos and i don't want to get into any trouble doing so.

This question is hypothetical only. I will not interpret it as legal advice. I will not apply any answers to my specific situation. I understand those who answer are not providing me legal advice.

Please help me analyze the following hypothetical case.

Lets say there is a mobile app that helps users log/manage car expenses. When the user adds a new car, the app includes car manufacturer logos to choose from, so its a bit more personal once your created your car's profile. Is it ok to do this? The app does not include these logos on its screenshots or any advertising material and there is a Legal Disclaimers page in the app to list all of the logos and their respective companies.

Does the use of logos in this scenario create any legal problems, issues or concerns for the app's developers?

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Can i include car manufacturer logos in my application?

Lets say i have an iOS app that can help you log/manage your car expenses. When you add a new car, i would like to include car manufacturer logos to choose from, so its a bit more personal once your created your car's profile. Is it ok to do this? Obviously i would not include these logos on my screenshots or any advertising material and i would create a Legal Disclaimers page in my app to list all of the logos and their respective companies.

I have found a couple of apps on the App Store that has a similar function, but i'm not sure if they have any rights to use the logos and i don't want to get into any trouble doing so.