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Microsoft Fights Apple Trademark On 'App Store'

Posted by timothy on from the this-post-tagged-appstore dept.

angry tapir writes "Microsoft is asking the US Patent and Trademark Office to deny Apple a trademark on the name 'App Store,' saying the term is generic and competitors should be able to use it. Apple applied for the trademark in 2008 for goods and services including 'retail store services featuring computer software provided via the internet and other computer and electronic communication networks' and other related offerings."

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  1. Re:Windows by Fluffeh · · Score: 5, Funny

    Or "Word" eh?

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  2. What's Next? by FrankDrebin · · Score: 1, Funny

    Next thing MS will want the French version too: App Le Store.

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  3. I don't know who to pull for. by Lord+Kano · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm a former Mac user, so I hate Apple.
    I actually give a damn about stability, so I hate Microsoft.

    It's like watching zombies and vampires fight. No matter who loses, I cheer.

    LK

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    1. Re:I don't know who to pull for. by forsey · · Score: 3, Funny

      I was about to insult your analogy because Zombies are totally not an equal to Vampires... then I thought about the properties of each...

      Vampire (Apple)
      - sexy
      - intelligent
      - chrismatic
      - thinks nothing of charming you only to suck you dry of blood/money

      Zombies (Microsoft)
      - slow
      - stupid
      - flakey
      - only has power in numbers

      Further evidence for the Microsoft zombie theory can be found during the Windows Mobile 7 release party.

  4. Re:Windows by kimvette · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm sure Apple would not object to "Crapp Store" :)

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  5. Re:Stores are often named for what they sell by 93+Escort+Wagon · · Score: 5, Funny

    Huh? Department stores don't sell departments. And WTF is a toilet store?

    Best Buy.

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  6. Re:Program Files Store by 93+Escort+Wagon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Too confusing. Make it "My Program Files Store" and it's a deal, though.

    I prefer C:\PROGRA~1\STORE

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  7. Re:Windows by postermmxvicom · · Score: 3, Funny

    GP is right, google it.

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