Very Bad Apple ... - Page 4

starlooker (Duc) · #61 08-10-2009, 07:48 PM

This case reminds me a bit of the Absolute Voda vs Absolute Beach case from 2001.

http://www.dilanchian.com.au/index.p...news&Itemid=62

To make a long story short, Absolute Vodka, the giant international spirit maker took the little Aussie swimwear business Absolute Beach to court(in several different countries) for trademark infringement.

Absolute Vodka won, wiping out Absolute Beach.

At least Woolies is big enough to survive any outcome.

Redshift (Phil) · #62 08-10-2009, 07:58 PM

I bought my MacBook about 3 years ago. I've really thrashed it day and night without a single problem. Maybe next time I won't but the extended warranty.

Enchilada · #63 08-10-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by starlooker

At least Woolies is big enough to survive any outcome.

Yeah right, and as customers we will be paying through the nose for the legal bills and any compensation through the supermarket check-out!

Either way, you lose!

TrevorW · #64 08-10-2009, 09:03 PM

Apple can no longer refer to it as a MacBook

as McDonalds have lodged a copyright breach

pundits say the matter will be resolved once Apple eats pie at McCafe

dugnsuz (Doug) · #65 09-10-2009, 12:44 AM

This is bloody madness!
How is even the slightest resemblance of Woolworth's logo to Apple's likely to affect the latter's computer/ipod/iphone sales?
Maybe all of you get bogged down in corporate identity semantics when looking at vastly different images of apples but I can work it out!!
Jeez!

Octane (Humayun) · #66 09-10-2009, 12:48 AM

Doug,

It might be litigious nonsense, but, the law was set up for a reason; and, it allows this to occur.

Regards,
Humayun

dugnsuz (Doug) · #67 09-10-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Octane

Doug,

It might be litigious nonsense, but, the law was set up for a reason; and, it allows this to occur.

Regards,
Humayun

It is litigious nonsense, pure and simple. The legal system is dynamic and reflective of a changing society and values - given!
But, as Enchilada stated a few posts up, the legal costs of these nonsensical "battles between the gods" trickle down to us humble IIS posters!

AstralTraveller (David) · #68 09-10-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Octane

.... the law was set up for a reason ....

Q. But was it a good one?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

.... it allows this to occur ....

A. Nuff said.

FredSnerd (Claude) · #69 09-10-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Octane

Doug,

It might be litigious nonsense, but, the law was set up for a reason; and, it allows this to occur.

Regards,
Humayun

I dont understand Humayun. Is this offered as a justification? You know like, "I know its nonsense but dont worry its OK because the law says so.". My problem with this is that it seems too trusting to me especially when all the signs indicate that the law simply does not operate for us.