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Nokia threatens London digital start up Lowdownapp over use of 'HERE' branding

on Jan 30, 2015 | 0 comments

By John McCarthy

A London-based start-up has been threatened with legal action by Nokia for its use of the word ‘HERE’ in its branding.

A mobile personal assistant app called Lowdownapp has been chastised by Nokia for naming its location-based service ‘HERE’ which allegedly clashes with Nokia HERE, a mapping and location tracking app.

The Finnish firm has given the start-up until 10 February to rebrand its Here button, according to the BBC.

A letter from Nokia to Lowdownapp read: “Your use of the HERE sign is likely to deceive members of the relevant public such that they will believe your business is connected with or Read full story ›

Source: The Drum