Hello all,
I have done a lot of thread searching and not really finding the answers I am looking for.
I am involved with a group and we are wanting to design avionics and a flat panel trainer similar to a popular regional jet. I realize there are several descent quality entertainment versions out there yet we are wanting to use it for commercial purposes, potentially becoming a non-type specific AATD down the road a bit. I have read and do recognize that contacting any manufacturer for a license is the ultimate answer, yet I'd like to be as well informed as possible prior to that exchange.
I am a bit confused as I read about Cease and Desists yet I still see very high level software such as Prosim737 which states they are not affiliated with or endorsed by any aircraft manufacturer? I guess I wonder how they are able to produce Commercial/FTD Lvl software without being affiliated or endorsed? Maybe I'm missing something obvious? Likely "licensed" is not the same as endorsed/affiliated?
I have read a lot of statements of just don't use their name on the product and change it up a bit, and others statements about Gulfstream models, etc.
I am wondering if anyone can recommend an IP attorney with specific expertise (or similar person) for a consultation regarding commercial applications of developing this type of flight sim software.
Feel free to PM me and I appreciate your feedback.
Best Regards
I have done a lot of thread searching and not really finding the answers I am looking for.
I am involved with a group and we are wanting to design avionics and a flat panel trainer similar to a popular regional jet. I realize there are several descent quality entertainment versions out there yet we are wanting to use it for commercial purposes, potentially becoming a non-type specific AATD down the road a bit. I have read and do recognize that contacting any manufacturer for a license is the ultimate answer, yet I'd like to be as well informed as possible prior to that exchange.
I am a bit confused as I read about Cease and Desists yet I still see very high level software such as Prosim737 which states they are not affiliated with or endorsed by any aircraft manufacturer? I guess I wonder how they are able to produce Commercial/FTD Lvl software without being affiliated or endorsed? Maybe I'm missing something obvious? Likely "licensed" is not the same as endorsed/affiliated?
I have read a lot of statements of just don't use their name on the product and change it up a bit, and others statements about Gulfstream models, etc.
I am wondering if anyone can recommend an IP attorney with specific expertise (or similar person) for a consultation regarding commercial applications of developing this type of flight sim software.
Feel free to PM me and I appreciate your feedback.
Best Regards
