Apple Corps Lose Lawsuit Against Apple Computer
The BBC reports that the Apple Corps have lost their lawsuit against Apple Computer. Mr Justice Edward Mann, the presiding judge on the case, ruled that Apple Computer used its Apple logo in association with its store and not the music itself, and was therefore not in breach of trademark agreements made in previous decades.
According to the BBC, Apple Corps is planning to appeal the case.
Mr Justice Mann ruled iTunes was "a form of electronic shop" and not involved in creating music.
"I conclude that the use of the apple logo ... does not suggest a relevant connection with the creative work," he wrote in his judgment.
According to the BBC, Apple Corps is planning to appeal the case.
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75 months ago
Good thing , this was nothing but some greedy lawyers chasing the ambulance.
75 months ago
This is great news for Apple (obviously).
And, for my money, quite unexpected.
I thought Apple Corps were sure to win.
It seems they lost on quite a technical point.
And, for my money, quite unexpected.
I thought Apple Corps were sure to win.
It seems they lost on quite a technical point.
75 months ago
Outstanding, but Apple Corpse (and that spelling is intentional) obviously will drag this out in the appeals process unless Apple Computer comes up with $$$ to make the former go away. Which is all Apple Corpse probably ever wanted anyway.
75 months ago
Apple Corpse has run out of ways to re-release the Beatle's recordings and is therefore in desperate need of revenue.
75 months ago
This is a good thing- Apple corps. have recieved millions in the past for the use of 'Apple'. They have had more than their fair share of reparations for the use of the term Apple in relation to music
75 months ago
...Apple Corpse...
Heh heh, nice play on words. :p
I too was thinking the plaintiff would win so I'm pleasantly surprised and pleased by the ruling.
75 months ago
I think this could be both good and bad news. Good news for obvious reasons, bad news as it may delay the Beatles back catalogue entering the iTMS. If indeed all that was requested was a removal of the Apple logo from the store, I can't see it having changed the store itself much.
Since they are going to appeal, I wouldn't expect any Apple Corps related music to appear on there for some time yet.
Since they are going to appeal, I wouldn't expect any Apple Corps related music to appear on there for some time yet.
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