Font used in famous anti-piracy campaign was pirated
The iconic early 2000s anti-piracy campaign, known for the slogan “You Wouldn’t Steal a Car,” has come under scrutiny for allegedly using a pirated font. Investigations reveal that the campaign employed “XBAND Rough,” a free clone of the commercial typeface FF Confidential designed by Just van Rossum. This revelation highlights the irony of an anti-piracy message utilizing unlicensed material. Van Rossum, upon learning of this, expressed amusement but indicated no plans for legal action. The incident underscores the complexities and challenges surrounding font licensing and intellectual property rights.
