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Apple Computer wins Apple Corps lawsuit
May 8, 2006 - 07:59 PDT
Apple Computer has won the lawsuit filed by Apple Corps of The Beatles fame, reports Reuters. Apple Corps originally filed the lawsuit, saying that Apple Computer violated a 1991 trademark agreement by getting into the music business. "Apple Computer argued in court hearings in London earlier this year that iTunes was primarily a data transmission service, which is permitted by the agreement," notes the story. "The 1991 out-of-court settlement, which included a US$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.'" UPDATE: Reteurs has updated the story.
"We are glad to put this disagreement behind us," said Steve Jobs. "We have always loved the Beatles, and hopefully we can now work together to get them on the iTunes Music Store."
Apple Corps has said that no decision has been made as to when The Beatles songs might be available for purchase online, notes Reuters. In addition, Apple Corps said it would appeal the decision and Apple Computer was awarded court costs.
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