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Perhaps I'm missing the subtle point here, but you can't call a music producer Apple, even if you predate Apple Inc by a decade, and have millions of dollars to
by adam-a 7y ago
Perhaps I'm missing the subtle point here, but you can't call a music producer Apple, even if you predate Apple Inc by a decade, and have millions of dollars to hire lawyers. You can license the trademark from them though, if you are lucky.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps_v_Apple_Computer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps_v_Apple_Computer
- zhte415 7y agoTrademarks in the USA are based on First to Use, not First to File. Some countries are First to File. The linked article states that up until 2007 Apple Inc had the trademark for software and related business, and Apple Corps for Music production/physical distribution. Then in 2007 Apple Inc purchased Apple Corps trademarks for USD 500 million. I'm reminded of Nissan vs Nissan.
- mirimir 7y agoYeah, but this was Apple Corp suing Apple Computer, multiple times. And they more or less prevailed, in that Apple Computer has paid them settlements.