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I'm note sure about the EU part, because in Belgium you can mention competitors, e.g. "Darktable aims to fulfil the same need as Lightroom" is absolutely allowe
by niknetniko 7y ago
I'm note sure about the EU part, because in Belgium you can mention competitors, e.g. "Darktable aims to fulfil the same need as Lightroom" is absolutely allowed, without problems. There aren't even rules specifically for mentioning competitors, it's about comparisons in general. For example, saying your product is "the best on the market" counts as a comparison, and you'll need proof to back up your statements.
- brudgers 7y agoEven a lawsuit without merit would require lawyering up and suck scarce time and energy. Adobe has deep pockets and lawyers on staff. Darktable has volunteers.
- pdabbadabba 7y agoBy this logic, they probably should have picked a different name.
- StavrosK 7y agoYou can file a lawsuit without merit about anything, you don't need merit.
- brudgers 7y agoI agree. I think never mentioning Lightroom is a way of steering clear of meritorious suits and reduces the likelihood of a frivolous one...since even a frivolous lawsuit could be fatal. Anyway, "here is our cool thing" is probably organizationally healthier than "us against evil corp."