Nah, I don't care enough about the issue. I'm just opining on the topic.i'll see you in the german court!![]()
Nah, I don't care enough about the issue. I'm just opining on the topic.i'll see you in the german court!![]()
Nah, I don't care enough about the issue. I'm just opining on the topic.
While it may sound unfair that a company as large as Apple is going after a small German tourist agency's cycling path logo, keep in mind that companies have an obligation to police and enforce their trademarks, as failure to do so could be viewed as abandonment, possibly resulting in the loss of trademark rights.
Do I sense sarcasm?Apple is absolutely correct to defend its rights using the full force of the law. We should all support them if we're Apple fans. This kind of rip off thing cannot be tolerated.
Trademark law, not copyright... there's a huge difference.sure, that makes sense. and - yes, that is exactly right. "clearly the logo is breaking copyright law" - "clearly the logo is not breaking copyright law". wouldn't be the first time.
"To support a trademark infringement claim in court, a plaintiff must prove that it owns a valid mark, that it has priority (its rights in the mark(s) are "senior" to the defendant's), and that the defendant's mark is likely to cause confusion in the minds of consumers about the source or sponsorship of the goods or services offered under the parties' marks."
infringement of a famous or well-known trademark can be established based not only on the identity of the relevant signs and associated goods or services and a likelihood of confusion, but also on the grounds that the younger sign – without due cause – takes unfair advantage of or is detrimental to the distinctive character or reputation of the earlier well-known or famous trademark.
GO CYCLING
... ALWAYS AFTER THE APPLE
The Rhenish apple route leads to 120 km through the largest fruit and vegetable growing region in North Rhine-Westphalia: past numerous fruit farms, through apple and cherry orchards with the mountains of the Eifel on the horizon to the Rhine. From the spring blossom in spring to the asparagus and strawberry harvest in summer to the apple harvest in autumn, you can feel the importance of agriculture for the region and the landscape on the Rhenish apple route. In addition to the main route, which connects all six municipalities, there is the opportunity to get to know the towns and communities on short loops.
I agree with that being a scary mentality. I like apple products but very much dislike the company, I just think Timmy is very greedy, and this article sort of shows that.Why should we all have to support the decision of a company just because we buy their products? That's a scary mentality you've got there.
Trademark law, not copyright... there's a huge difference.
The whole premise of a trademark is about protecting your brand in the product categories in which you conduct commerce.
Basically the goods and services offered must also be sufficiently related to even begin the dispute process.
Under U.S. trademark law, the following is a key component of a dispute.
Source
Similar to the U.S., under German trademark law,
In this case, Apple doesn't compete in the same market and the marks are distinctly and notably different.
Looks like Apples' lawyers just like to blow money for the hell of it.
Seriously... anyone read their website?
This has zero to do with anything Apple is associated with.
Just Apple being jerks.
http://www.apfelroute.nrw/
Translated...
Trademark law, not copyright... there's a huge difference.
The whole premise of a trademark is about protecting your brand in the product categories in which you conduct commerce.
Basically the goods and services offered must also be sufficiently related to even begin the dispute process.
Under U.S. trademark law, the following is a key component of a dispute.
Source
Similar to the U.S., under German trademark law,
In this case, Apple doesn't compete in the same market and the marks are distinctly and notably different.
Looks like Apples' lawyers just like to blow money for the hell of it.
Seriously... anyone read their website?
This has zero to do with anything Apple is associated with.
Just Apple being jerks.
http://www.apfelroute.nrw/
Translated...
Yes, and they agreed with Apple on narrowing the scope of the trademark.Have you read the scope of the ApfelRoute trademark registration? As much as you think you understand the business of these two companies, you don't know what domains they are staking claim over. It doesn't matter what ApfelRoutee are doing right now, it matters what categories they registered their trademark for. Just like that case with the German cafe a while back, it appeared ridiculous until you read that the cafe tried to register their Apple trademark not just for a chain of cafes, but also for other products like electronic devices. In that case, it appears Apple backed off when the scope of the application was narrowed.
Apple had filed an appeal with the DPMA at the end of February against the Apple Route mark. Currently, the out of court settlement between Apple and the RVT is running. The RVT wants to limit its trademark application in order to continue using the logo. Therefore, the application was supplemented by the following disclaimer: "the aforementioned services exclusively with reference to a bicycle path through the apple cultivation region Rhein-Voreifel". In return, the US company should withdraw the opposition. On GA request, Apple has not commented on the case.
The sheet on their logo does not want to change the RVT. The RVT now costs lawyers in the low four-digit range, as Konrath estimates. Money that the club has to pay for itself. The EU funds, which primarily finance the project "Apple Route", can not be used for this purpose. The project Apfelroute is a cooperation project of the six communities on the left bank of the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis and the RVT in order to promote the region as an agricultural area and holiday destination.
MacRumors, they’re coming for you next![]()
If you needed anymore proof that Apple is run by megalomaniacs, this lawsuit should push you over the edge.
I have been drawing leaves like this since kindergarten
It looks good but doesn't look like a tech site. Maybe it's just cause I've been browsing politics too much, but it looks like that kind of site.Just a quick made proposal:
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That’s way too happy. If you really want to capture the tone of the site, you need more tears and outrage. Maybe rotate those glyphs +/- 135 degrees?