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Apple Inc. Inks Apple Corps Deal

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the ways-to-get-a-better-deal dept.

Sometimes_Rational writes to mention Apple Inc. formerly (Apple Computer) has announced an agreement with The Beatles' company, Apple Corps Ltd. which settles the lawsuit brought by Apple Corps. Under the new agreement, "Apple Inc. will own all of the trademarks related to 'Apple' and will license certain of those trademarks back to Apple Corps for their continued use. In addition, the ongoing trademark lawsuit between the companies will end, with each party bearing its own legal costs, and Apple Inc. will continue using its name and logos on iTunes. The terms of settlement are confidential."

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  1. Re:Beatles on iTMS? by cybereal · · Score: 5, Funny

    According to http://thepiratebay.org/ they haven't resisted everyone.

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    I read the script, and I think it would help my character's motivation if he was on fire. -Bender
  2. It's a tennis game. by freeze128 · · Score: 5, Funny

    This is one of many lawsuits that have been happening since the 80's (remember the Apple IIgs?). It's just a balance of power. In the early days, the Beatles thought that they were bigger than Jesus, and so they sued a little computer company. Now, that little computer company is bigger than the Beatles, and Jesus has an iPod.

  3. Negotiations went like this... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    The Beatles: "You Never give Me Your Money"
    Steve Jobs: "We Can Work it Out."
    Beatles: "Don't Let Me Down"
    Jobs: "It Won't Be Long"
    Beatles: "Money, That's What I Want"
    Jobs: "Come and Get It"
    Beatles: "I Feel Fine"