Apple Computer Wins
Reuters
LONDON (May 8) - Apple Computer is not liable for trademark infringement
against Apple Corps, the music company owned by the Beatles , a judge
in London's High Court ruled on Monday.
Apple Corps, owned by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr , John Lennon 's widow Yoko Ono and the
estate of George Harrison , argued the computer company had violated a 1991
trademark agreement by moving into the music business through its
market-leading iTunes online store.
Apple Computer argued in court hearings in
The 1991 out-of-court settlement, which included a $26 million payment by
Apple Computer, set out areas in which each party would have exclusive use of
their respective fruit-shaped logos.
"I find no breach of the trademark agreement has been demonstrated,"
Mr Justice Mann said in his judgment. "The action therefore fails.
Apple Corps said it would appeal the decision, while Apple Computer was
awarded court costs.
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