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Apple engaged in lawsuit over Woolworths logo

belvdr

belvdr

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First noticedon Slashdot, which links to here, Apple is filing a lawsuit over a logo design by Woolworths in Australia.

A trademark lawyer, Trevor Choy, said it was common for Apple to prevent anyone from using anything that resembled an apple in a logo or marketing.

''They are just covering off any eventualities,'' Mr Choy said.

But less than 5 per cent of such actions actually make it to court, he said. ''This is often the prelude to settling [the matter]. I doubt it'll go all the way unless, of course, Woolworths decides that they want to go into computers … I doubt Apple expects to win."
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Frankly, I think Apple has no case. Sure, they both look like apples, but in no way would I confuse Woolworths' logo for Apple's. As long as Woolworth's logo isn't close to Apple's, I'm not sure why Apple would waste the time.

The logos, as seen below (Woolworths on left, Apple on right):
 

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