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> Assuming Apple is granted the trademark, it does not mean that they now own the word "Startup". They already pretend they own the word "apple" and any logos
by Casseres 13y ago
> Assuming Apple is granted the trademark, it does not mean that they now own the word "Startup".
They already pretend they own the word "apple" and any logos of apples, even when they are not used by tech-related companies. I wouldn't put it past them to continue being a bully as they accumulate more words and symbols that they think they "own".
- martin-adams 13y agoAnd don't forget the word 'pod': http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2006/08/16/apple-defends-ipod-with-more-trademark-candd-notices/ http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2006/08/16/apple-defends-ipod-...
- a3n 13y agoThey have fought food stores for use of an apple. https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111022/01124516464/apple-continues-to-insist-only-it-can-use-apple-logo-threatens-small-german-cafe.shtml https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111022/01124516464/apple...