On Mar 12, 12:50 am, Hayden <hayden.stew...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Is it against Google's rules to use the word "Android" in a developer
> name?  I'm leaning towards no.  While it is the name of the OS, Google
> didn't invent the word.

It is a registered trademark though. We're allowed to use it under the
brand guidelines that are here:
http://www.android.com/branding.html

> For example, could I make my developer name "bobTheAndroid"?

Nope (see section 4 of the guidelines).

> (I'm asking before I make my developer account so I don't somehow lose
> my $25)

You can change the name on the account whenever you like, so you
should be okay.

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Jon

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