More than one year ago, we received publicity when we had to change our app "journalPad" to "journal.APP"

For those of you who remember, I received an email from Steve Jobs claiming that the use of the word "Pad" was infringing on Apple's trademark. For those who don't remember, here is the link:
http://9to5mac.com/2010/04/13/steve-jobs-apple-owns-the-trademark-on-pad/

It appears that our voice has been heard and Apple has done right. (keep reading for the details)

A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a review for an update of an app called "UPAD." That irked me more than a little bit because my app that had to change names was "jPad" originally, but that got rejected prior to the iPad app store opening for business. Out of curiosity, I did a search for iPad apps with "Pad" in the name and found over 200 of them. One of those app names was "Pad Journal," which got me even more upset since my "journalPad" was the one whose name rejection got publicity.

I decided to write Phil Schiller this time. I didn't get a response directly from Mr. Schiller, but I received a phone call the next day from Apple Developer Relations telling me that I was correct in thinking that I had been treated unfairly and inviting me to resubmit the app with its original name. I have done so, and I am happy to report that "journalPad" is now (again) live in the app store.

It's comforting to know that there are people at Apple who take the time and energy to do what's right for the little guys -- even if the resolution is somewhat delayed.

There are also some great new features, including multiple journals, so go check out (and buy!) journalPad today.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/journalpad/id353916724?ls=1&mt=8