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Fahad35866454w4n8
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March 22, 2024
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REFUSAL

  • March 22, 2024
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Hi,

hope everone doing well.

 

During our review, we found that it contains elements that appear to be protected by intellectual property (IP) laws, so we can't accept it into our collection. Elements protected by IP may appear in the image or in the description, title, and/or keywords.

 

my png picture is rejected title of the picture was "Gold iPhone Pro Max 12 mobile mockup, showcasing a blank screen in perspective view, available as a transparent image, perfect for application or website design projects."

 

what is main reason?

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    Correct answer Abambo

    You can't depict an iPhone, that is protected intellectual property by Apple. You need to make your image look neutral, not like an iPhone and you need to change the title and the keywords, avoiding to mention protected words and expressions.

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 22, 2024

    Apple is fiercely protective of their brand and identity.  They have a whole team of lawyers who will not hesitate to sue you for using the Apple brand name and design. And don't think they won't.

     

    Stick with generic subjects and descriptions that can't be traced back to the designer or manufacturer.

    When in doubt, don't submit it for commercial use.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    Fahad35866454w4n8Author
    Participant
    March 23, 2024

    So i need to submit as a editorial not as commercial. is this correct?

    Abambo
    Community Expert
    AbamboCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 23, 2024

    Yes, when you submit as editorial, you are limiting the use of your asset. An asset like this does not belong in the editorial corner, as it could be used only for newsworthy stories. Why would I use a mock-up for that?

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
      Abambo
      Community Expert
      AbamboCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      March 22, 2024

      You can't depict an iPhone, that is protected intellectual property by Apple. You need to make your image look neutral, not like an iPhone and you need to change the title and the keywords, avoiding to mention protected words and expressions.

      ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
      daniellei4510
      Community Expert
      daniellei4510Community Expert
      Community Expert
      March 22, 2024

      Just descripe it as a phone and remove any distinguishing features (i.e. logo, camera lens arrangement) that would make it identifiable as an iPhone, perhaps even add or change a feature that woudl NOT appear on an iPhone, and resubmit. Also, while you didn't provide an image, Apple provides its own mockups on their media page for virtually every one of their products available for free. 

      Adobe Community Expert | If you can't fix it, hide it; if you can't hide it, delete it.
      Jill_C
      Community Expert
      Jill_CCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 22, 2024

      You cannot use the trademarked name "iPhone" in your titles or keywords, nor can you depict an iPhone in your image without obtaining a valid property release from Apple. Have you read any of the help pages relating to Intellectual Property?

      Jill C., Forum Volunteer
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      bravo six
      Known Participant
      March 22, 2024

      It seems to be exactly what the review says? 

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