![]() The complaint points to what PayPal calls striking similarities between the two, including the block-style capital P, the blue color scheme and the overall minimalist look.Ĭustomers have taken note, PayPal says. PayPal said it put a lot of work into designing a unique logo to "stand out on the crowded screens of customers' smartphones and tablets." Pandora's logo, adopted in October 2016, "openly mimics" the PayPal logo, the lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit accuses Pandora of trademark infringement and seeks a court order forcing Pandora to stop using the new logo.Ī Pandora spokesperson told Gizmodo: "We have no further comment on the matter while this suit is pending." It was against this backdrop that Pandora deserted its long-standing logo and latched itself on to the increasingly popular PayPal Logo as part of its efforts to catch up to its competition." It also faces overwhelming competition from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other successful streaming platforms. As a streaming music service known mostly for its free-to-consumers version, Pandora has no obvious path to profitability. "Pandora launched the Pandora Logo as part of an effort to overcome serious commercial challenges that threaten its very survival. The complaint ridicules Pandora's business model, saying that Pandora sought to dupe users into confusing the two: In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court, PayPal accused Pandora of deliberately ripping off its logo in order to piggyback on its success as an online money transfer service. PayPal, which has used a blue "P" icon for several years, wasn't having it. Gone was the icon that had hardly changed since the company's founding in 2000, replaced by a sleek blue uppercase "P." So last fall, as part of a broader rebranding effort, Pandora ditched its old logo in favor of a more modern-looking mark. Once a pioneer among apps that recommend music, the company has struggled to keep pace as rivals like Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music have come on to the scene. If Sarver stays, the team could lose a significant sponsor in PayPal.In the increasingly crowded music-streaming market, Pandora is being pushed ever further into the margins. Jahm Najafi, who owns the second-largest share of the Suns, called for Sarver to resign from his role Thursday, per Holmes. It came after an investigative report from ESPN's Baxter Holmes detailed allegations of racism and misogyny in the workplace during Sarver's time at the helm in Phoenix. The NBA levied a $10 million fine and imposed a one-year suspension against Sarver after an investigation discovered a history of racist, sexist and abusive behavior. ![]() ![]() In light of the findings of the NBA's investigation, we will not renew our sponsorship should Robert Sarver remain involved with the Suns organization, after serving his suspension." PayPal’s sponsorship with the Suns is set to expire at the end of the current season. We have reviewed the report of the NBA league's independent investigation into Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and have found his conduct unacceptable and in conflict with our values. PayPal announced Friday it will not renew its sponsorship agreement with the Phoenix Suns if team governor Robert Sarver remains with the organization: "PayPal is a values-driven company and has a strong record of combatting racism, sexism and all forms of discrimination. ![]()
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