Maybe Apple Corps was just asking for too much money. In fact, in the past they tried to work with digital downloading, but a deal with other services never came through. It makes sense if they think they can make more money this way than from distribution through iTunes or other digital services. Several sources, including Motley Fool, think that Apple Corps wants it’s own online store. He said that they are remastering old Beatles songs and preparing digital booklets in preparation for offering digital downloads. Neil Aspinall of Apple Corps confirmed this during the Apple Corps versus Apple Computer trial. Starpulse News Blog has an interesting article stating that Apple Corps is planning to offer Beatles music for digital download.
While at first glance it appears to be about money won in a lawsuit, there might be another financial reason for bringing this particular lawsuit at this particular time. When I first read of this case, I assumed it was tied into the record-breaking downloads from iTunes, and in a way it might be. If Apple Corps can make a case that using the Granny Smith Apple confuses the average user, it could win yet another case against Apple Computer.
The purpose of trademark laws, however, is to protect consumers from confusion. Apple Computer counters that iTunes is a data transfer service, which is allowed in the agreement. The company contends that Apple has violated the 1991 agreement by using the Apple logo while selling music downloads. To nobody’s real surprise, Apple Corps is back. The Motley Fool quotes the settlement agreement as saying that Apple Computer is allowed to use the Apple symbol on goods or services that are used to run or play creative works “whose principal content is music.” The new agreement, according to, was that Apple Computer could be involved in digital music but must stay out of physical means of distribution, such as CDs. Apple Computer got hit for $26.5 million. This time Apple Computer was ruled to have violated the terms of the 1981 agreement by adding sound to computers. There was also an agreement limiting Apple Computer’s involvement in the music business.Īpple Corps sued and won again in 1991. Three years later Apple Computer paid $80,000 to Apple Corps. In 1978 Apple Records (Apple Corps) sued Apple Computer because they also used a green apple. According to this site, Apple Records has long been using the Granny Smith Apple to market the Beatles music. gives a short history of prior lawsuits. This is not the first time that Apple Records has sued Apple Computers. One way or another there will be dollars attached to this. Apple Corps isn’t going to be content with a new logo from Apple Computers. If the injunction is granted, it will be interesting to see the reaction. At that time Apple Computer will learn whether or not it will be barred from using the Apple logo with iTunes. It has become an essential tool for any music fan who has a large multimedia library.MacWorld Daily News reports the ruling in the Apple versus Apple case is expected to be delivered on the morning of Monday, May 8. It also features a new service called Apple Music, which is one of the biggest bets the company has made for the next few years.Īs if this were not enough, iTunes is constantly updated with new features so it only keeps improving.
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ITunes features full integration with iCloud services and the iTunes Store. The search function has also been improved, as well as the new display screen and the classic mini-player, which is perfect for anyone who doesn't want to be distracted by too many choices when they go to play their favorite songs. All the shortcuts are now located in a menu at the top. Recently, Apple completely remodeled the program, giving it a clean, modern design that eliminated the sidebar shortcuts from the library. It also includes the best-known (and legal) store for downloads and has become an essential tool to keep any iOS device organized. iTunes is probably the most comprehensive tool there is for organizing and playing music and videos. Now, it's a must-have program for anyone who loves music, movies, or books. Apple made this multimedia player-organizer popular long ago by putting it on all their mobile devices (iPod, iPad, iPhone).
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