Apple Files for Mactel Trademark

[MacRumors]

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:

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]

Is Macintosh XP next?

 

[Abstract]

I don't care what they call it.

 

[longofest]

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]

I hate Mactel!

Mac is Mac, why 'tel'?

 

[virus1]

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

 

[Macmaniac]

Warning!

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]

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

 

[LucasLand]

MERGE?

I SMELL A MERGER

 

[polyesterlester]

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

 

[~Shard~]

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]

I like Macintel

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

 

[puckhead193]

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

I smell a lawsuit

 

[springdaddy]

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

 

[Peace]

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~]

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]

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]

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

 

[Peace]

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 !

https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=1511799#post1511799

 

[iMeowbot]

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~]

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

 

[LifeOfRyan]

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]

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]

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]

mactel.name taken,,, by me!!

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!