Apps and Oranges: Behind Apple's 'Bullying' on Trademarks
The company has opposed singer-songwriters, school districts and food blogs for trying to trademark names or logos featuring an apple — or a pear or pineapple.
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The company has opposed singer-songwriters, school districts and food blogs for trying to trademark names or logos featuring an apple — or a pear or pineapple.
When Genevieve St John started a sex-and-life coaching blog in 2019, she designed a logo for the business of a neon green and pink apple, which was cut open to resemble female genitalia. Not long after applying to register the logo with the US Patent and Trademark Office that year, St John received an unpleasant surprise. Her request had been challenged — by Apple.
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brand protection tools that provide trademark owners with more control in fighting counterfeits and infringement; and tools that aim to enhance brand visibility and exposure on the platform. Such tools are essential, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers are increasingly choosing to make purchases on e-commerce platforms. In 2020 Amazon's sales increased by 38%.(1) However, parties must own a registered trademark to participate in Amazon's Brand Registry programme. This requirement may have contributed to the increase in foreign trademark applications submitted to the United S...