Sawyer 99 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 the Android logo used by Google to develop and distribute their mobile and tablet operating system is more or less a copy of an original character (also named Android!) from an old 1990′s Atari game called Gauntlet: The Third Encounter. Google could be in big trouble here with copyright issues and claims, and it will be interesting to see what they say in regards to this blatant copy of their world-renowned Android logo. Now, Google could argue that their Android logo, despite being similar in appearance and with the same name as the 1990′s game logo, is completely redesigned and unique. However, looking closely, one must wonder, what were the developers at Google thinking when they pulled a stunt like this? Source: Here (with image as proof!) Ooh man, Google really got themselves in a pickle this time.. I am an Android user personally and I absolutely love the OS, but this could be a big issue to google if the developers of the original logo decide to file a lawsuit.. I wonder what would happen then.. Stay tuned, i guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer 99 Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 lol My reaction as well :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Also looks like r2d2.. and many other trashcan based robots.... I could see them getting in hot water over this, but I don't believe they should. 20 year copywrite on a game that is not even made or distributed anymore as well... how is this hurting or keeping gauntlet back? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkburn Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Also looks like r2d2.. and many other trashcan based robots.... I could see them getting in hot water over this, but I don't believe they should. 20 year copywrite on a game that is not even made or distributed anymore as well... how is this hurting or keeping gauntlet back? lol Methinks tis a joke. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan R. Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Firstly, an Android is defined as follows: An android is a robot or synthetic organism designed to look and act like a human. Android as a name is not copyright. Secondly, the original drawing and the current Android logo are pretty standard as far as robots go. The antennae and somewhat round figure are the only distinguishing features that could be argued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hold on while I laugh a bit longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Here's the "pickle" Google will, at worst, find themselves in: They'll have to pay some developer some money as a settlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted September 3, 2010 Global Moderator Share Posted September 3, 2010 Ouch... Someone call Dr. Roboto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer 99 Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Ouch... Someone call Dr. Roboto. Lmao! :laugh: Google... they are awesome, but they might be in a pickle for sure :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdave Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 This is yet another fail :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer 99 Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 This is yet another fail :( Yeah, but the Android OS itself is complete win! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 This is a complete non-issue IMO since the two androids are not exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunt Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 This is lame. They look nothing alike apart from both being robots. The sodding MSN character looks more like Googles Android. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkburn Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Guys, it's a humorous post. Sheesh. Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/shocker-googles-android-logo-boosted-from-atari-lynx-title-ga/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartes Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Didn't the Android platform belong to that other company before Google bought it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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