http://drawar.com/notes/ Drawar Thread: LogoMaid Rips Off SimpleBits Logo? en Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:49:46 +0000 http://drawar.com/design/notes/2799/p/1/#response-30891 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:11:10 feistyred 30891 <p>Looks like a rip to me. Granted they changed the colors and swapped out the cube for a house, but it seems to me the concept is too similar for it to really be an original work. </p> http://drawar.com/design/notes/2799/p/1/#response-30885 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:29:38 RightOn 30885 <p><em>Why isn't there some kind of government site you can go to for logo/design/content theft?</em></p> <p>Short answer... copyright your work. If you can back up your claim with legal paperwork showing the creation date and that you own the brand/identity then it's MUCH easier to push on the copycat.</p> <p>If you're just hurling words back and forth all you have to lean on is hope that they'll see things your way. </p> http://drawar.com/design/notes/2799/p/1/#response-30623 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:32:21 Xeoncross 30623 <p>Why isn't there some kind of government site you can go to for logo/design/content theft? I know you might be able to start a costly legal battle - but who is going to do that for a $300+ logo?</p> <p>We could also attack their hosting - but they will just get a new host.</p> <p>So, I guess for now we just need to collectively diss' these sites - lets use our voices! (and blogs) </p> <p>;) </p> http://drawar.com/design/notes/2799/p/1/#response-28677 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 03:45:40 rickcurran 28677 <p>Yep, a bit of a rip off, and SimpleBits isn't the only victim:</p> <p><a href="http://godbit.com/article/logomaid-imitation-or-theft">LogoMaid - Imitation or Theft?</a> - A post on Godbit.com that encouraged me to blog about this subject too. Godbit have had their logo ripped off too.</p> <p><a href="http://suburbia.org.uk/blog/2007/03/23/214958.html">LogoMaid: This kind of flattery will get you nowhere...</a> - A Blog post on my site. </p> http://drawar.com/design/notes/2799/p/1/#response-28544 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:11:52 dotcommakers 28544 <p>Yes! It's a rip. Just small change in the shape will not make it unique. </p> http://drawar.com/design/notes/2799/p/1/#response-28499 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:40:57 bgilham 28499 <blockquote><p>I like the LogoMaid one better.</p></blockquote> <p>They could make the greatest logo in the world, but ti doesn't matter much if it's stolen from another designer. </p> http://drawar.com/design/notes/2799/p/1/#response-28498 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:13:06 Alday 28498 <p>I like the LogoMaid one better. </p> http://drawar.com/design/notes/2799/p/1/#response-28497 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:24:28 bgilham 28497 <p>I'm sure many within the 9rules design community are already aware of this controversy, but I thought I'd post a quick note for those who, like me, missed it yesterday.</p> <p>After posting a screen shot on his <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/simplebitsdan/429265591/">Flickr account</a>, Dan Cederholm has ignited a small debate (although, there arguably isn't much to debate) about whether or not LogoMaid stole the design of his SimpleBits logo.</p> <p>Paul Viluda, owner of LogoMaid, has responded by accusing Cederholm of stealing <em>their</em> work and has threatened him with a lawsuit. One Flickr user posted a <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/aetherworld/430832638/">neat transitional image</a> showing the differences between the two logos, I did a <a href="http://ekonoline.com/2007/03/22/logomaid-rips-off-simplebits-logo/">write-up on my site</a>, John Gruber has <a href="http://daringfireball.net/2007/03/logomaid_rip_off">weighed in</a>, and the story <a href="http://digg.com/design/LogoMaid_steals_logo_from_SimpleBits">hit the front page of Digg</a> today. The comments thread on Flickr is also a great read.</p> <p>What do you guys think? Is this as obvious a ripoff as I think it is? Are people overreacting? What do you think of Viluda's response? </p>