[ozim]

Friendly reminder that you might want to drop “pomodoro” from your app.

To officially use the Pomodoro® name and logo in your application or platform, you must acquire a license.

https://www.pomodorotechnique.com/pomodoro-licenses/

[masspro]

Can we collectively retcon an unencumbered replacement name for such things? Odoromop?

[jagged-chisel]

Sounds like a naming idea for a cleaning implement that came up in Mr Clean marketing meeting and was immediately dismissed.

[satiric]

I think it's probably a mop that spreads odors instead of getting rid of them.

[euroderf]

Actually "mop" is just a metaphor cooked up by the marketing department. Odoromap uses advanced catalytic technology to convert nasty odors to pleasant ones.

[nilamo]

I thought common words were free use...? You don't need a license with Apple to make an apple shaped pomodoro timer.

[ozim]

If you make shoes and call them pomodoros I guess that’s fine.

If you make an app that competes with and implements the same idea and you call it the same that doesn’t sound like “free” or “fair” use.

[ShadowUnknown]

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll look into it.

[spookie]

Use Tomato