Cisco Systems Inc. and Apple Inc. said Wednesday they have settled the trademark-infringement lawsuit that threatened to derail Apple’s use of the “iPhone” name for its much-hyped new iPod-cellular phone gadget.
Cisco and Apple reach iPhone agreement
NEW YORK – Apple Computer and Cisco have settled their dispute concerning the use of the name iPhone. The companies agreed that both could use the concerned name on their products. Cisco had sued Apple for infringing its copyright on the name, which came into its possession after the company had acquired Infogear in 2000.
Cisco, Apple Settle iPhone Lawsuit
Cisco Systems Inc. and Apple Inc. said Wednesday they have settled the trademark-infringement lawsuit that threatened to derail Apple’s use of the “iPhone” name for its much-hyped new iPod-cellular phone gadget. The companies said Apple will be allowed…
TECHNOLOGY: Apple, Cisco settle fight over `iPhone’
Cisco Systems Inc. and Apple Inc. said Wednesday they have settled the trademark-infringement lawsuit that threatened to derail Apple’s use of the “iPhone” name for its new iPod-cellular phone gadget.
Apple, Cisco Settle iPhone Trademark Lawsuit
A number of readers let us know that Cisco and Apple have settled the lawsuit over the use of the iPhone name for Apple’s new multimedia phone. The agreement allows Apple and Cisco both to use the iPhone brand on their own products. Also, the companies said they would explore opportunities for interoperability in the areas of security, consumer and business communications. Apple still faces a …