Amazon Asks Judge to Throw Out Apple's False Advertising Claims

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Posted September 27, 2012 at 4:21pm by iClarified

Amazon is asking a federal judge to throw out Apple's false advertising claims in a lawsuit over use of the 'app store' term, reports Reuters.

In a complaint filed March 18, Apple accused Amazon.com of trademark infringement and unfair competition and asked for a court order to prevent the company from using the "App Store" name.

"Amazon has begun improperly using Apple's App Store mark in connection with Amazon's mobile software developer program," Apple said in the complaint. Amazon also plans to use the name with a mobile software download service

Microsoft and Amazon have both been fighting Apple's attempted registration of the App Store term. Amazon notes that even Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook and his predecessor Steve Jobs have used the term generically, with Cook having commented on "the number of app stores out there" and Jobs referring to the "four app stores on Android."

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Amazon Asks Judge to Throw Out Apple's False Advertising Claims

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Rick - September 28, 2012 at 1:00am

Apple run by tim crook stole the name "apple" from Apple the fruit. It has become a lawsuit company instead of Tech Company. Their next CEO would be a Lawyer - guaranteed.

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Jay - September 27, 2012 at 7:43pm

Sigh. Wow, just wow Apple.

Redbeard - September 27, 2012 at 7:08pm

They didn't "take that name and make it yours". They created the name therefore they should have the rights to it if they wish.

Awayze - September 27, 2012 at 5:22pm

Apple should be allowed to trademark the "App Store" term on mobile or electronic device. The app "App Store" should be trademarked then.

digitalm3 - September 27, 2012 at 5:06pm

agreed... why do courts even entertain these frivolous lawsuits...

Al - September 27, 2012 at 4:37pm

Wtf apple ? U cant take that name and make it yours is way common