Google & Others Sued Over Android Trademark

suraj.sun tips news that Google and 47 other companies are being sued over use of the "Android" name. Eric Specht of Android Data alleges that Google "stole first and asked questions later." According to The Register, "Google applied for a trademark for Android in October of 2007, but had that application denied in February of 2008. The USPTO's reasoning for the denial was simple: Since both Google and Specht were involved in the development of software and related services, 'consumers are likely to conclude that the goods are related and originate from a single source.'" Reader ruphus13 points out related news that Motorola is planning several Android-based phones for later this year.

Comments

Re:This is typical stuff.

[Anonymous Coward]

You're an idiot.

Please don't post here anymore.

Re:Android is much older than that...

[Anonymous Coward]

IANAL

Obviously. Further, the lack of legal training is complemented by the absence of common sense.

Re:Where was Google's legal department?

[arekusu_ou]

Google is arrogant as hell, and just spout the message of do no evil. All major corporations are.

Re:This is typical stuff.

[TheRaven64]

Googling isn't a good test. I certainly wouldn't put it past someone at Google to remove references to Android Data back in 2008 when their trademark was rejected. That said, an MSN search for android data also fails to find a company web site.