Apple vs. Apple: Update on the Apple Computer vs. Apple Corps Trial

“Data transmission is within our field of use. ThatÂ’s what (the agreement) says…,” declares Anthony Grabiner, lawyer for Apple Computer. He was referring Apple Corp’s allegations that Apple COmputer’s “distribution of digital entertainment content” on iTunes violates a 1991 trademark agreement.

Apple Corps’ lawyer Geoffrey Vos however says that Apple Computer’s entry to the music distribution business contradicts the stipulations on the agreement that Apple Computer, Inc. will remain on the hardware and software side of the business.

Grabiner reiterates that Apple COmputer’s distibution of music does not make Apple Computer a record label, which was Apple Corps’ domain on the 1991 agreement. Furthermore, Grabiner points out that “It’s obvious that the content (on iTunes) comes from a wide variety of content providers. It’s obvious that Apple Computer is not the source or origin of the content.”

The Apple vs. Apple trial began last March 29 and a decision is yet to be made.
“Data transmission is within our field of use. ThatÂ’s what (the agreement) says…,” declares Anthony Grabiner, lawyer for Apple Computer. He was referring Apple Corp’s allegations that Apple COmputer’s “distribution of digital entertainment content” on iTunes violates a 1991 trademark agreement.

Apple Corps’ lawyer Geoffrey Vos however says that Apple Computer’s entry to the music distribution business contradicts the stipulations on the agreement that Apple Computer, Inc. will remain on the hardware and software side of the business.

Grabiner reiterates that Apple COmputer’s distibution of music does not make Apple Computer a record label, which was Apple Corps’ domain on the 1991 agreement. Furthermore, Grabiner points out that “It’s obvious that the content (on iTunes) comes from a wide variety of content providers. It’s obvious that Apple Computer is not the source or origin of the content.”

The Apple vs. Apple trial began last March 29 and a decision is yet to be made.