We had previously mentioned that the iPad is pending approval on the wifi+3g model in some areas of the country. And to top it off they don’t even have the online domains for the iPad. (iPad.com doesnt belong to apple). And now we find out that Apple is locked in a trademark battle for the name iPad itself. Apparently, it has been quite some time since this war has been going on, September 2009 to be precise. Fujitsu has apparently been selling its own version of the iPad since 2002 and applied for a trademark in 2003. The trademark was specifically applied for a hand held device that costs 2000 USD. This was put on the back burner as another company called Mag-Tek had already applied and registered for IPAD trademark(their IPADs are keypads to enter PINs). In April 2009, Fujitsu’s application was officially moved to the “abandoned” list. Fujitsu immediately asked for the reopening of the trademark application, their argument was that since the products are in completely different domains, they had nothing to do with each other.The USPTO reopened the application and this went on till September 2009. Enter Apple : and they filed for their own trademark of iPad and they did this using a shadow firm called “IP Application Development”.
It is so weird that Apple has announced the iPad in the US without registering a trademark or buying the necessary domains. Legally, Apple won’t be able to snatch the iPad trademark from Fujitsu just because it has already made an announcement. Infact Fujitsu has also started advertising on Google adwords, for it’s handheld device just to make a point that it has a trademark pending for the iPad. The most likely solution would be an amicable settlement between Fujitsu and Apple with both deciding to share the name. Just like it happened with the case of iPhone with Cisco. Apple’s zest for secrecy seems to have it’s share of repurcussions.
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This is really a big issue but all I can say is that Ipad is a very helpful and hightech gadget that everybody enjoys.
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Fujitsu says ‘iPad’ name is their’s; Apple has time till Feb 28 to contest claims
Apple’s latest creation, the iPad, is merely a day old, and already the threats of legal proceedings against the company over the name of the product looms big. Japanese consumer electronics products maker Fujitsu has said that the name iPad belongs to them; it is the name of a handheld retail sales sector device which was launched in 2002.
Fujitsu had earlier abandoned their attempt to trademark the name; but re-opened the application in June 2009. The deadline for anyone else to oppose the claim is 28 Feb, 2010.
Apple has a history of getting into troubles with the names of its products and the last claim by Fujitsu come as no surprise to industry observers as they say the name iPad is hardly original. Fujitsu’s PR director Masahiro Yamane said, “It’s our understanding that the name is ours.”
The Fujitsu iPad, which was launched in 2002, was priced at USD 2000 when launched, way higher than the entry level price for Apple iPad, which is USD 499 (the two can’t be compared as far as use goes, of course). The Fujitsu iPad, the handheld computing device has features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and VoIP support and comes with a 3.5-inch color touch screen and an Intel chip.
And it seems like more trouble is brewing for Apple, as Fujitsu is not supposed to be the only company that sells products with the name iPad. Magtek makes a credit card swiper called iPad and Seimens uses the same name for its motors and engines. It is also said that even there is a Canadian bra manufacturer which makes breast enhancing iPad bra.
Fujitsu initially wanted to trademark its iPad name in 2003, but then ran into problems with Magtek, since it was already making products having the same name.
Apple’s deadline to contest Fujitsu’s claims is 28 February 2010. It is also said that Fujitsu is consulting its lawyers to decide the next course of action.
Apple’s latest inventory iPad is merely a day old, and already the threats of legal proceedings against the company over the name of the product looms big. Japanese consumer electronics products maker Fujitsu has said that the name iPad is the name of a product of the company which was launched in 2002.
Apple, in its quest to introduce the iPad, has ignored features like Adobe’s Flash and multitasking in its product. These things are thought to the very basic things in the manufacturing of a computing device, according to experts.
Apple has a history of getting into troubles with the names of its products and the last claim by Fujitsu come as no surprise to industry observers as they say the name iPad is hardly original. Fujitsu’s PR director Masahiro Yamane said, “It’s our understanding that the name is ours.”
The Fujitsu iPad, which was launched in 2002, was priced at USD 2000 when launched, way higher than the entry level price for Apple iPad, which is USD 499. The Fujitsu iPad, the handheld computing device has features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and VoIP support and comes with a 3.5-inch color touch screen and an Intel chip.
And it seems like more trouble is brewing for Apple, as Fujitsu is not supposed to be the only company that sells products with the name iPad. Magtek makes a credit card swiper called iPad and Seimens uses the same name for its motors and engines. It is also said that even there is a Canadian bra manufacturer which makes breast enhancing iPad bra.
Fujitsu initially wanted to trademark its iPad name in 2003, but then ran into problems with Magtek, which was already making products with the same name.
Apple’s deadline to contest Fujitsu’s claims is 28 February 2010. It is also said that Fujitsu is consulting its lawyers to decide the next course of action.
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I hope this problem about trademark will be solved. I guess they both offer very good products and hope they can settle this.
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Fujitsu had earlier abandoned their attempt to trademark the name; but re-opened the application in June 2009. The deadline for anyone else to oppose the claim is 28 Feb, 2010.
Apple has a history of getting into troubles with the names of its products and the last claim by Fujitsu come as no surprise to industry observers as they say the name iPad is hardly original. Fujitsu’s PR director Masahiro Yamane said, “It’s our understanding that the name is ours.”
The Fujitsu iPad, which was launched in 2002, was priced at USD 2000 when launched, way higher than the entry level price for Apple iPad, which is USD 499 (the two can’t be compared as far as use goes, of course). The Fujitsu iPad, the handheld computing device has features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and VoIP support and comes with a 3.5-inch color touch screen and an Intel chip.
And it seems like more trouble is brewing for Apple, as Fujitsu is not supposed to be the only company that sells products with the name iPad. Magtek makes a credit card swiper called iPad and Seimens uses the same name for its motors and engines. It is also said that even there is a Canadian bra manufacturer which makes breast enhancing iPad bra.
Fujitsu initially wanted to trademark its iPad name in 2003, but then ran into problems with Magtek, since it was already making products having the same name.
Apple’s deadline to contest Fujitsu’s claims is 28 February 2010. It is also said that Fujitsu is consulting its lawyers to decide the next course of action.
Apple’s latest inventory iPad is merely a day old, and already the threats of legal proceedings against the company over the name of the product looms big. Japanese consumer electronics products maker Fujitsu has said that the name iPad is the name of a product of the company which was launched in 2002.
Apple, in its quest to introduce the iPad, has ignored features like Adobe’s Flash and multitasking in its product. These things are thought to the very basic things in the manufacturing of a computing device, according to experts.
Apple has a history of getting into troubles with the names of its products and the last claim by Fujitsu come as no surprise to industry observers as they say the name iPad is hardly original. Fujitsu’s PR director Masahiro Yamane said, “It’s our understanding that the name is ours.”
The Fujitsu iPad, which was launched in 2002, was priced at USD 2000 when launched, way higher than the entry level price for Apple iPad, which is USD 499. The Fujitsu iPad, the handheld computing device has features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and VoIP support and comes with a 3.5-inch color touch screen and an Intel chip.
And it seems like more trouble is brewing for Apple, as Fujitsu is not supposed to be the only company that sells products with the name iPad. Magtek makes a credit card swiper called iPad and Seimens uses the same name for its motors and engines. It is also said that even there is a Canadian bra manufacturer which makes breast enhancing iPad bra.
Fujitsu initially wanted to trademark its iPad name in 2003, but then ran into problems with Magtek, which was already making products with the same name.
Apple’s deadline to contest Fujitsu’s claims is 28 February 2010. It is also said that Fujitsu is consulting its lawyers to decide the next course of action.
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I hope this problem about trademark will be solved. I guess they both offer very good products and hope they can settle this.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Fujitsu could battle Apple over ownership of iPad name
Speaking with The New York Times, Masahiro Yamane, director of public relations for Fujitsu, said it is the company's understanding that they still own the name 'iPad.' Fujitsu is currently consulting with its lawyers over the next steps it may take.
It could become a similar situation to 2007, when Apple formally introduced the iPhone, only to be sued days later by Cisco, which owned the rights to the name. The Linksys iPhone was released just three weeks before the Apple iPhone was introduced at the Macworld San Francisco keynote in early January 2007.
Just over a month later, Apple and Cisco settled their dispute, with both companies retaining the right to use the iPhone trademark on products throughout the world. Terms of the deal were confidential.
The Windows CE .NET-based Fujitsu iPAD has a 3.5-inch color touch screen, Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi, and is capable of VoIP communications. It also sports a laser scanner and Mag Card reader, and is powered by an Intel processor. It costs around $2,000.
Evidence of the potential dispute first surfaced last week, when Apple filed several requests asking for additional time to present evidence opposing Fujitsu's trademark application for the 'iPAD' name. Apple began the process in Sept. 2009, and has continued to ask to have the option to oppose the name. The extension was granted, and Apple has until Feb. 28 to make its case.
Fujitsu abandoned the trademark in early 2009, only to reapply last June. The Times also noted other iPads around the world: German company Siemens sells 'iPad' engines and motors, and a Canadian lingerie company makes 'iPad' padded bras.
Previously, a company known as IP Application Development filed trademarks for the IPAD name in New Zealand, Australia and Trinidad and Tobago. Apple was also revealed to be behind Slate Computing LLC, which obtained possession of the iSlate trademark.
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I guess the bottom line on this subject is that the users are able to appreciate their product and who gives the best output of the product.
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