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09-14-2006, 11:09 PM
TechWeb (http://www.techweb.com/wire/ebiz/193000865;jsessionid=4B2CPONYI54Q0QSNDLPSKHSCJUNN2 JVN)
Apple Pod Fight Expands To U.K.
By K.C. Jones
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Apple Computer has taken its "pod" trademark fight across the pond.
The computer giant has been sending cease-and-desist letters to companies using the word "pod," stating that they are infringing on its trademark. A British company is the latest to announce it has received a warning from Apple regarding its yet-to-be-released "securipod" wallet.
Paul Richings and Marion Barling applied in March for a patent for a device and accompanying parts that would use biometric recognition and store cards, personal data, biometric software and scanners.
"On the final day for opposing our registration, Apple issued an objection," Barling said in an e-mail. "We are currently waiting for further details from the Patent Office as to Apple's reasons for objecting. Either way, it will be quite costly."
Barling said that once Securipod Ltd. receives more information about Apple's objections, she and Richings will have three months to figure out whether to defend their application or forfeit it. They said they will consider similar disputes that are ongoing in the United States.
Companies selling the TightPod, the Podvertiser the Profit-Pod are among several U.S. companies that have received cease-and-desist letters.
Full Story (http://www.techweb.com/wire/ebiz/193000865;jsessionid=4B2CPONYI54Q0QSNDLPSKHSCJUNN2 JVN)
Apple Pod Fight Expands To U.K.
By K.C. Jones
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Apple Computer has taken its "pod" trademark fight across the pond.
The computer giant has been sending cease-and-desist letters to companies using the word "pod," stating that they are infringing on its trademark. A British company is the latest to announce it has received a warning from Apple regarding its yet-to-be-released "securipod" wallet.
Paul Richings and Marion Barling applied in March for a patent for a device and accompanying parts that would use biometric recognition and store cards, personal data, biometric software and scanners.
"On the final day for opposing our registration, Apple issued an objection," Barling said in an e-mail. "We are currently waiting for further details from the Patent Office as to Apple's reasons for objecting. Either way, it will be quite costly."
Barling said that once Securipod Ltd. receives more information about Apple's objections, she and Richings will have three months to figure out whether to defend their application or forfeit it. They said they will consider similar disputes that are ongoing in the United States.
Companies selling the TightPod, the Podvertiser the Profit-Pod are among several U.S. companies that have received cease-and-desist letters.
Full Story (http://www.techweb.com/wire/ebiz/193000865;jsessionid=4B2CPONYI54Q0QSNDLPSKHSCJUNN2 JVN)