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Company Names on My Product

I have been told by a company that they are not interested in partnering with my product, which is fine - their loss. My product says on it: "Fits ____ and ____", and one company has said having their name used like that is not appropriate.
This company also said, even though they`re not interested, send some along to give away as a value-added item to their company and they will pass them along to complaining customers.
My question is, is my use of their name in directions inappropriate?
This company also said, even though they`re not interested, send some along to give away as a value-added item to their company and they will pass them along to complaining customers.
My question is, is my use of their name in directions inappropriate?
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I am a bit confused by their response! It seems VERY logical to me...and it seems like something they would want. It is basically free advertising for them!? Provided...it doesn`t put their products in the best of light (rust rings and all)...but if someone is dedicated to their product...this is a great alternative to switching brands due to nasty rust rings!
I don`t think it is inappropriate except that they might see it as a negative because you are stating their products NEED your product! That would be the only thing I can see being an issue. As for whether you put it on your product...seems to me that maybe it would work better on the packaging...similar to what tech companies do with aftermarket plugs and adapters and such!?
Just a thought...best of luck! I think it is a great idea!
Wondering out loud, do all the software makers have to get permission from MS to say, "Works on Windows?"