Apple Files for Mactel Trademark

MacRumors · Jun 14, 2005, 08:02 PM

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A CNet article notes that Apple applied for a trademark for the term "Mactel" through the US Trademark and Patent Office.

The Mactel trademark is described as follows:

Quote:

computers, computer hardware, computer peripherals, computer software, integrated circuits, circuit boards, microprocessors, semiconductors

Whether or not Apple is planning on using this term or is simply protecting it from future generic use is unknown. A recent poll revealed that users were generally split on what term to use to describe (in conversation) the upcoming Intel Based Macs.

ClarkeB · Jun 14, 2005, 08:04 PM

Is Macintosh XP next?

Abstract · Jun 14, 2005, 08:05 PM

I don't care what they call it.

longofest · Jun 14, 2005, 08:07 PM

Yet another Apple trademark that will most likely never see the light of day. At least I hope it doesn't see the light of day, cuz it SUCKS!

yuy · Jun 14, 2005, 08:08 PM

I hate Mactel!

Mac is Mac, why 'tel'?

virus1 · Jun 14, 2005, 08:10 PM

would be funny if they actually used it. that term was born here right?

Macmaniac · Jun 14, 2005, 08:10 PM

Here we go again, here comes another hundred page thread ranting about the new Mactel name, of course with the standard chatter of why Apple is stupid for switching. I am going to step back and watch.

Mitthrawnuruodo · Jun 14, 2005, 08:11 PM

Hey... <smug mode> that was my vote </smug mode>

foofan · Jun 14, 2005, 08:12 PM

I SMELL A MERGER

polyesterlester · Jun 14, 2005, 08:15 PM

We used to have a cell phone provider in Alaska called Mactel.

~Shard~ · Jun 14, 2005, 08:16 PM

Interesting - gives some more strength to the previous rumors and discussions on future naming. Can't say I'm too fond of it, but we'll have to wait and see how things play out I guess...

scotty321 · Jun 14, 2005, 08:18 PM

I like Macintel better... sounds like Macintosh, but with a little twist of lime at the end.

puckhead193 · Jun 14, 2005, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitthrawnuruodo

Hey... <smug mode> that was my vote </smug mode>

I smell a lawsuit

springdaddy · Jun 14, 2005, 08:19 PM

Would you folks just chill out. They are obviously protecting the name from any use; it will never see the light of day.

Peace · Jun 14, 2005, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by virus1

would be funny if they actually used it. that term was born here right?

I believe either one or 2 other folks or I first used that term right here on the rumors!!

Do these kind folks get a new "Mactel" machine??

~Shard~ · Jun 14, 2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Peace

I believe either one or 2 other folks or I first used that term right here on the rumors!!

Do these kind folks get a new "Mactel" machine??

I'm sure Jobs will personally be contacting you about that in the next couple of days.

ravenvii · Jun 14, 2005, 08:24 PM

The new PowerMactel! The new iMactel!

*barf*

I'm all for Apple switching to Intel, but for the love of god, step away from the pipe! It's not good for you! I mean Mactel? Nope, not good for you at all!

springdaddy · Jun 14, 2005, 08:27 PM

Raven, I love your icon...pretty funny stuff.

Peace · Jun 14, 2005, 08:30 PM

Think Mactel I6 or Mac6 or some such new name..
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I want royalties tho unless I'm shown my dumb ways !

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...99#post1511799

iMeowbot · Jun 14, 2005, 08:31 PM

It's not simply for protection, the application shows that they are at least considering using the name in commerce (use in commerce is a requirement for obtaining and keeping a trademark).

A good possibility is that this would be used in a compatibility logo thingy for software and peripherals.

~Shard~ · Jun 14, 2005, 08:37 PM

Quick, someone register www.mactel.com ! Oh wait, that Alaskan cell provider probably still owns it...

LifeOfRyan · Jun 14, 2005, 08:42 PM

It seems a bit of a coincidence that they have moved to a new domain... perhaps Apple have bought it to go along with their ridiculous Mammals.org. Haha.

Mitthrawnuruodo · Jun 14, 2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Shard~

Quick, someone register www.mactel.com ! Oh wait, that Alaskan cell provider probably still owns it...

I don't know... they seem to be moving out...

[ Edit: Too slow, again...

]

brap · Jun 14, 2005, 08:51 PM

It's all downhill from here.

No, really. What kind of name is "Mactel"? It just sounds stupid. When your computers are going to be even closer to the rest of the market, every little helps. Including a snappy name. This ain't it...

chatin · Jun 14, 2005, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Shard~

Quick, someone register www.mactel.com ! Oh wait, that Alaskan cell provider probably still owns it...

i just private registered mactel.name! catchy don't you think?

That will be 1 million dollars Steverino. Bwhahaha!

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Mitthrawnuruodo Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bergen, Norway	Hey... <smug mode> that was my vote </smug mode> __________________ Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it; those who fail to learn history correctly... why, they are simply doomed.

Jun 14, 2005, 08:07 PM	#4
longofest Demi-God (Editor) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Falls Church, VA	Yet another Apple trademark that will most likely never see the light of day. At least I hope it doesn't see the light of day, cuz it SUCKS!

Jun 14, 2005, 08:08 PM	#5
yuy macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2005	I hate Mactel! Mac is Mac, why 'tel'?

Jun 14, 2005, 08:12 PM	#9
foofan macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hartford, CT	MERGE? I SMELL A MERGER

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Jun 14, 2005, 08:16 PM	#11
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Interesting - gives some more strength to the previous rumors and discussions on future naming. Can't say I'm too fond of it, but we'll have to wait and see how things play out I guess... __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Jun 14, 2005, 08:18 PM	#12
scotty321 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA	I like Macintel I like Macintel better... sounds like Macintosh, but with a little twist of lime at the end.

Jun 14, 2005, 08:19 PM	#14
springdaddy macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Bragg, NC	Would you folks just chill out. They are obviously protecting the name from any use; it will never see the light of day.

Jun 14, 2005, 08:24 PM	#17
ravenvii macrumors 68040 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melenkurion Skyweir	The new PowerMactel! The new iMactel! barf I'm all for Apple switching to Intel, but for the love of god, step away from the pipe! It's not good for you! I mean Mactel? Nope, not good for you at all! __________________ You spoony bard!

Jun 14, 2005, 08:27 PM	#18
springdaddy macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Bragg, NC	Raven, I love your icon...pretty funny stuff.

Jun 14, 2005, 08:30 PM	#19
Peace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On top of the Storm Peaks waiting for the Time-Lost Proto Drake	Think Mactel I6 or Mac6 or some such new name.. <br><br> I want royalties tho unless I'm shown my dumb ways ! http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...99#post1511799

Jun 14, 2005, 08:31 PM	#20
iMeowbot macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2003	It's not simply for protection, the application shows that they are at least considering using the name in commerce (use in commerce is a requirement for obtaining and keeping a trademark). A good possibility is that this would be used in a compatibility logo thingy for software and peripherals.

Jun 14, 2005, 08:37 PM	#21
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Quick, someone register www.mactel.com ! Oh wait, that Alaskan cell provider probably still owns it... __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Jun 14, 2005, 08:42 PM	#22
LifeOfRyan macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shrewsbury, UK	It seems a bit of a coincidence that they have moved to a new domain... perhaps Apple have bought it to go along with their ridiculous Mammals.org. Haha.

Jun 14, 2005, 08:51 PM	#24
brap macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kent	It's all downhill from here. No, really. What kind of name is "Mactel"? It just sounds stupid. When your computers are going to be even closer to the rest of the market, every little helps. Including a snappy name. This ain't it... __________________ ( just visiting )

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