Is it OK to use company names / publicly available information?

Sep 25, 2012

What are the rules regarding using company names / publicly available information? I'd like to use actual company names / information in an eLearning project - any recommendations? Good idea? Bad idea?

The following slide was designed to illustrate contrast... It's not an airline advertisement!!

Thanks in advance for any input!!

Michael : )

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Phil Mayor
Hero

over 11 years ago09/25/12 at 12:39 pm (UTC)

I expect it is a breach of copyright, check the terms and conditions. May even be worth an email to them, but I would not do it.

Blake Griffin

over 11 years ago09/25/12 at 1:27 pm (UTC)

I would avoid using the actual names if possible as well, especially if the name is not important/relevant to the content. The other concern I would have would be listing pricing information in conjunction with an actual business name.

Could you make up some fun names like Air Can?

I know it would really depend on the tone of your project, but this could be an opportunity to have a little fun and be creative.

Michael Belfry
Author

over 11 years ago09/25/12 at 1:31 pm (UTC)

Thanks guys... and Blake, I think you're right - it might be an opportunity to have some fun with the project: AirCan and EastJet!! : )

Is it OK to use company names / publicly available information?

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