Sunday, February 18, 2007
Apple Vs. Cisco: The iPhone battle continues
If you have not previously heard, there is a large controversey revolving around the name of Apple's new phone, the iPhone. Since 2000, Cisco, the world's largest networking equipment company has owned the rights to the name, "iPhone." Under the Linksys name (a Cisco trademark name) the company has been shipping out their own iPhone which is used as a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Both companies are trying to reach an agreement outside the court room, but as of yet, no agreement has been made. Thus far, Cisco has agreed to let Apple use the name iPhone only if the device can be used to communicate with Cisco's iPhone; and agreement which apple calls rediculous. We will all find out on Wednesday (ferderal court deadline) whether or not Apple's revolutionary phone will really be called iPhone.
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This is a very interesting story you've posted, however I fail to see any true analysis, but merely a summary of facts. Either way, I think that Apple should never have called their device iPhone in the first place, and simply respected Cisco's trademark title. It is frivolous lawsuits like these that back up our courts and undermine the legal system in this country.
Great thought Jeff, but I believe the name goes along with Apples naming scheme: iMac, iPod, etc... I don't think that any analysis was needed to get the point across about how he feels about the iPhone and the topic.
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