Tricorder had to be taken off of the App Store. It’s not like this was unexpected. Here’s what a DMCA takedown notice looks like.
Dear Mr. Baudais,
We received a written notice from CBS that CBS believes your application named
Tricorder infringes CBS’s rights. A copy of the notice is attached.Accordingly, please take steps to review your application to ensure that it
does not violate the rights of another party. If this includes removing your
application from the App Store while you make changes, use the following steps:Visit iTunes Connect at http://itunesconnect.apple.com
1) Select the “Manage Your Apps” area
2) Find the desired application in the list
3) Select “Remove From Sale”
4) Your application will no longer be available for sale on the App StorePlease remember that pursuant to your agreement with Apple, you are responsible
for any liability to Apple because of a claim that your application infringes
another party’s rights, and also that we may remove your application if we
believe that doing so is prudent or necessary. So that we don’t take unnecessary
steps, please let us know that this matter between you and CBS has been resolved
within three days of this letter.Thank you for your immediate attention.
Sincerely,
**EDIT: NAME REMOVED**
Here’s the email that was sent to Apple from CBS.
Dear **NAME REMOVED**:
We obtained your name from Paramount Pictures and seek your prompt assistance. I
write as attorney for CBS Studios Inc. (the ‚”Rights Owner”), the owner of the
rights to the television series ‚”Star Trek‚” and, under penalty of perjury, the
information contained herein is accurate and true.We are providing you with notice as operator and host of the http://itunes.apple.com
that there are unauthorized uses of the protected content, namely unauthorized
STAR TREK applications at the following links:http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=290579379&mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=287228976&mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=301409057&mt=8
We have a good faith belief that this material is not authorized by the Rights
Owner, its agents or the law. Such copying and use of this material constitutes
clear infringements of the Rights Owner‚ copyrights under the Copyright Act and
Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512(c), and its counterpart laws
around the world. In addition, such actions constitute clear violations of
Apple’s DMCA Policy.As we diligently protect the Rights Owner‚Äôs properties in all forms of media, we
hereby request the immediate removal of these links from this website which you
operate or act as Internet service provider. Should you need additional
information, please contact me at the number or email listed below.Nothing in this letter shall be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any
right or remedy possessed by the Rights Owner or any other affected party, all
of which are expressly reserved.Sincerely Yours,
**NAME REMOVED**
