Hi,
I’ve been made aware of a genealogy app in the Apple app store named “Gramps”, which is obviously not related to the Gramps project: Gramps im App Store
Is there any way we can prevent this misleading use of the Gramps brand? Is it legally protected?
David
This has been a long-standing issue. (Discussed in the maillist and Discourse multiple times. Search the term: "apple store" … including quotes.)
Apple Store refuses to acknowledge any request to kill this item … despite that it being non-functional, mis‐represents itself with content from the gramps‐project documentation, and they refuse to issue refunds.
Previously discussed in this forum in:
It appears that we have no recourse.
Looks to have been around since before 2015 according to the oldest previous discussion!
Thread: [Gramps-devel] Gramps on itunes ... | Gramps - From: jerome - 2015-07-05 08:24:09
Re: [Gramps-users] Gramps app for iPad. | Gramps From: Enno B. - 2017-11-13 20:44:43
Does the Gramps project have a legal entity behind it, as far as I could investigate I could not find one?
No, not at the moment. Brian Matherly is looking into setting up a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization for Gramps.
At least there should be a disclaimer on the Gramps home page that clearly states that the app on apple’s app store is in no way affiliated with the gramps project.
Done added the warning “The Gramps app on Apple’s App Store is in no way affiliated with the Gramps project.” to the Apple section of the wiki Download page.
Also linked back to this discussion.
Is it an organization based on the US ? Can we help you to something ?
Apple writes on App Store:
Gramps
Research, organize and share your family tree on your iPhone
[list of features]
Your opion is greatly appreciated. Do you have any problems or suggestions? Feel free to contact us.
Developer:
niApps
Supplier:
Ni Holding B.V
Merelhoven 337
2902 KE Capelle aan den IJssel
Netherlands
Phone:
+31 651457645
E-mail:
nicojansen@niapps.com
Initial research delivered this: (i have translated it from Dutch)
Ni Holding B.V. operates within the Financial Holdings industry. The company was founded in 1999. Its main office is located at Merelhoven, Capelle Aan Den IJssel 2902KE 337,. The Chamber of Commerce number for Ni Holding B.V. is 27178622, with the Safe number NL01432860.
their website (https://niapps.com/) is blocked by my internet protection sofware bc its safety certificate doesn’t match. Could suspend the block but I’m not particularly keen on doing so.
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