How will the companies work together to address font piracy and licensing issues?
Monotype Imaging and Linotype will combine efforts to raise awareness of the importance of type as protected intellectual property. Despite the prominent use of fonts worldwide with type frequently being the most visible component of a company s brand fonts are often not properly licensed. The issue also impacts the work of typeface designers, who have rights to copyright protection and often spend hundreds of hours creating new typefaces. Through education and tools to help users ensure proper licensing and avoid legal dangers, Monotype Imaging and Linotype will work together toward the goal of eliminating font piracy and solidifying proper licensing. The companies will also combine efforts to strengthen partnerships with type designers who are critical to the long-term success of the type industry.
