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Apple: Amazon's Appstore Isn't an 'App Store'
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"Apple denies that, the words 'app store' together denote a store for apps"
Now that is sig worthy!
Now that is sig worthy!
"Apple denies that, the words 'app store' together denote a store for apps,"
Now that is sig worthy!
It really is.
Up next: a used car dealership denies that the words "used car dealership" together denote a dealership for used cars.
Umm.. no... they're called "apps".
Their file extension is irrelevant as you have pointed out.
So Apple should call their app store the IPA Store right?
It's so stupid.
Can you imagine the future.
So, Mr Retailer, you can now see your products online can you?
Yes, we made an App for tablets.
Oh, and also we made a program for all other brands of tablets that are not Apple.
They should be able to write Apps (Applications) for any format and say, yes, we have written Apps for all major brands of device.
Can you imagine the future.
So, Mr Retailer, you can now see your products online can you?
Yes, we made an App for tablets.
Oh, and also we made a program for all other brands of tablets that are not Apple.
They should be able to write Apps (Applications) for any format and say, yes, we have written Apps for all major brands of device.
ipa is just a renamed zip file where actuall aplication is contained (it has an .app ending)
Sometimes corporations remind me of little kids arguing on the playground. Except more than lunch money is involved.
There is of course a difference between the apple example and the microsoft. Apple called their App Store "App Store." Microsoft called their Operating System "Windows", not "Operating System."
If Apple had called their app store "doorknob" (which is of course a very generic word like windows) then Amazon would obviously not be able to call their app store the same thing.
Perhaps it's time to rebrand it "Renamed zip file where actual application is contained (it has an .app ending) - store"?
Umm.. no... they're called "apps".
Their file extension is irrelevant as you have pointed out.
So Apple should call their app store the IPA Store right?
You did see my sarcasm tag didn't you?
In related news, amazon announced that sales of kindle books are now greater than hard cover and paperback combined. (Not including free kindle books which would raise the kindle number unfairly).
I think Apple needs to look more closely at the e-ink development than the app store trademark. As e-ink color develops more and the damage resistance to e-ink from overly large bends improves, e-ink will likely take over LCD as a cheaper, more aesthetically appealing screen. There are already e-ink phone prototypes and large sized e-ink displays. The technology is cheaper too. If amazon decides to do what apple did and get into the phone business, they may have something. Apple used the popularity of itunes and the ipod to attract people to the iphone. Amazon could do the same with the kindle and kindle store.
I think in the future, many people will opt for e-ink screens for portable devices and possible laptops. The LCD will be an upgrade option for those who like having back lit screens.
As for the lawsuit, I think in the early stages of these new markets, companies go through this process to define the playing field. Just where is that intellectual property line?
I think Apple needs to look more closely at the e-ink development than the app store trademark. As e-ink color develops more and the damage resistance to e-ink from overly large bends improves, e-ink will likely take over LCD as a cheaper, more aesthetically appealing screen. There are already e-ink phone prototypes and large sized e-ink displays. The technology is cheaper too. If amazon decides to do what apple did and get into the phone business, they may have something. Apple used the popularity of itunes and the ipod to attract people to the iphone. Amazon could do the same with the kindle and kindle store.
I think in the future, many people will opt for e-ink screens for portable devices and possible laptops. The LCD will be an upgrade option for those who like having back lit screens.
As for the lawsuit, I think in the early stages of these new markets, companies go through this process to define the playing field. Just where is that intellectual property line?
except that "app" is not in the dictionary. anyway, nobody is trying to trademark "app" or "store", but the combination thereof. personally, i believe that many trademarks should be shot down, but given the history of trademarks i find it amusing that folks like microsoft and amazon are complaining about this. the truth is that they are specifically seeking to dilute apple's recognition with the term. too many try to copy apple -- they should be forging their own way instead of trying to ride in apple's wake and attach grappling hooks while they are at it.
microsoft is one of the worst trademark offenders with "office" and "windows". ridiculous. i would award this to trademark to apple simply because it would be the fair thing to do given what has been awarded to the other guys. but in my opinion, it would be best if it was denied with the stipulation that other trademarks like "one-click", "windows" and "office" would be revoked.
yes -- i wish they could just flip a coin and be done with it.
Amazon: we reserve the right to name our store to our liking.
Apple: No, you don't.
Steve, sent from my iPhone
Apple: No, you don't.
Steve, sent from my iPhone
I have to say I kinda understand both sides... It is true that it is somewhat generic but it was thanks to Apple that the term became so widely used and given all the marking Apple put behind it their concern over this is understandable...
Microsoft Windows does not refer to a window. You are still free to call a Window a Window without any repercussions from Microsoft. The same applies for Office.
(this is officially the most time I've typed "Window".)
I gotta admit
I don't understand why some people find this so difficult to understand.
Apple's not fighting for people to not call mobile applications "apps".
What they're doing is claiming that "App Store" denotes a particular experience (quality, ease, design, etc) and brand tie -- in people's minds "AppStore" brings to mind Apple and iPhones.
They've been using this name and mark for years now (you know the "avail in the App Store" badges we've grown accustomed to seeing? The ones that tell us immediately it's an app we can get for the iPhone?), and the claim is that if other companies start using "Appstore", or some variation thereof, it will create brand confusion for customers.
Frankly, they're right. It will cause confusion.
Now perhaps some people think this is just too bad, and Apple should rebrand as "Apple App Store" or something of that nature. That's a fine position to have, but to claim that Apple's concerns are unwarranted is kinda ridiculous.
I don't understand why some people find this so difficult to understand.
Apple's not fighting for people to not call mobile applications "apps".
What they're doing is claiming that "App Store" denotes a particular experience (quality, ease, design, etc) and brand tie -- in people's minds "AppStore" brings to mind Apple and iPhones.
They've been using this name and mark for years now (you know the "avail in the App Store" badges we've grown accustomed to seeing? The ones that tell us immediately it's an app we can get for the iPhone?), and the claim is that if other companies start using "Appstore", or some variation thereof, it will create brand confusion for customers.
Frankly, they're right. It will cause confusion.
Now perhaps some people think this is just too bad, and Apple should rebrand as "Apple App Store" or something of that nature. That's a fine position to have, but to claim that Apple's concerns are unwarranted is kinda ridiculous.
microsoft is one of the worst trademark offenders with "office" and "windows". ridiculous.Yes, because the words "apple, lion, snow leopard, garage band, mail, safari, bootcamp", etc. aren't generic words at all
If it's not an app store.... why the fuss? Let Amazon sell their widgets in the app store that is not really an app store. That hurts Apple how? So if it's not an app store, but they do sell apps, what is it really? Is it even a store? In breaking news, Amazon doesn't sell books.
Microsoft Windows does not refer to a window. You are still free to call a Window a Window without any repercussions from Microsoft. The same applies for Office.
(this is officially the most time I've typed "Window".)
+1000
Some of you need an app to smack you in the head. App sounds like "application", but Windows does not sound like "operating system". You get it? Obviously you don't. To those that do, keep spreading your genes around so we can filter out these idiots Darwin style.