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Article: Apple's iTunes bugs the Beatles.(Apple Computer Inc., Apple Corps Ltd., trademark infringement dispute)(Brief article)
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- Daily Variety
- Article date:
- March 28, 2006
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The Beatles' record company will return to London's High Court on Wednesday in the third trademark case against Steve Jobs' Apple Computers.
Apple Corp. is claiming that the computer manufacturer's iTunes Music Store breaches a 1991 agreement not to enter the music industry.
Apple Computer contends that the agreement covers music tapes and CDs but not online data.
Last year, 41% of Apple's revenues came from itunes and the sale of iPod music players and accessories. If the Beatles prevail in court, Jobs' company could be hit with massive financial penalties for the trademark violation.
Ironically, Beatles fan Jobs chose the Apple name ...