maash Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Cisco Systems Inc. said Wednesday it is suing Apple Inc. in federal court over Apple's use of Cisco's registered iPhone trademark for its new handheld device.Cisco has owned the trademark on the name "iPhone" since 2000, when it acquired InfoGear Technology Corp., which originally registered the name. And three weeks ago, Cisco's Linksys division put the trademark to use, releasing an Internet-enabled phone called "iPhone" that uses the increasingly popular Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP. On Tuesday, Apple unveiled the iPhone, its "game-changing" touch- screen-controlled cell phone device that plays music, surfs the Web and delivers voicemail and e-mail. "Cisco entered into negotiations with Apple in good faith after Apple repeatedly asked permission to use Cisco's iPhone name," said Mark Chandler, Cisco senior vice president and general counsel, in a statement. "There is no doubt that Apple's new phone is very exciting, but they should not be using our trademark without our permission." Cisco is seeking injunctive relief to prevent Apple from copying Cisco's iPhone trademark. "Today's iPhone is not tomorrow's iPhone. The potential for convergence of the home phone, cell phone, work phone and PC is limitless, which is why it is so important for us to protect our brand," Chandler added. http://www.breitbart.com/news/2007/01/10/D8MIN5CO0.html Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale. Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Pretty sure everyone saw this happening, and im pretty sure Apple knew this and were ready for it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_ Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I think this might set the record for the quickest Product Launch / Lawsuit turnaround time yet! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlibbyFlobby Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 If this swung Apple's way I think it would show a large amount of bias. Sure they have the whole iBrand thing going on, but they failed to protect their name, they know the score, they should be forced to change it to be honest. Wonder if they're gonna sue Linksys for their iPhone too? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NienorGT Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 They are not late heh... 1 day after the official announcement :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted January 10, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 10, 2007 It is obvious they would do so, but wasnt there an ongoing agreement that they were signing a truce? guess that didnt work out. Smart play Cisco/Linksys Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soham Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 LOL go cisco! Well I knew this happening. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted January 10, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 10, 2007 Surprise, surprise. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobra Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 You can bet that is someone used one of thier trademarks (and it's happened) that Apple would be all sue happy to stop it. I for one hope Apple looses this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pox Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Yeah, I'm actually surprised apple didn't manage to buy it off them... but hey, Apple getting sued is cool with me. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I wonder what product names have not been registered yet so I can protect them and make a living suing companies :cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
P!P Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I thought Engadget reported that Cisco and Apple were in talks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Veteran Posted January 10, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 10, 2007 If their side of the story is true, and that Apple weren't receptive to communications relating to the licensing of the trademark, then Cisco is clearly right to defend their claim. It'll be settled out-of-court no doubt. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 (edited) So much for 'Cisco Offers to License 'iPhone' Name to Apple' :pinch: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljames28 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Haha! Someone trademark "Apple phone" quick :p Then they'll be screwed! They'll have to call it an Apple 3310 or something then :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosslover Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 sometimes it seems like Apple charges headon into lawsuits on purpose and it's like they think just by the power of their name they'll triumph. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogerjones Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Dumb move by Apple, especially since Cisco's iPhone is also an actual phone. If it was some other networking product, then Apple would have no problem. Also notice that the iPhone has conveniently made its way to the Cisco homepage. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
osirisX Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I'm surprised they didn't sue Apple yesterday during the keynote. Apple can just change the iPhone's name to iMobile, unless someone already has that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierce28 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I can see it now! "Apple has announced the Ican'tbelieveitsnotIphone!" :) I'm sure they will settle this somehow. However, I would get a nice laugh if they have to name it something else. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight85 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 GO CISCO!!! I would so like to see the iPhone trademark taken away from Apple. They can then run around and try to find a new name :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisinCain Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 If this swung Apple's way I think it would show a large amount of bias. Sure they have the whole iBrand thing going on, but they failed to protect their name, they know the score, they should be forced to change it to be honest. Wonder if they're gonna sue Linksys for their iPhone too? Cisco own Linksys so I doubt it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maash Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 I'm surprised they didn't sue Apple yesterday during the keynote. Apple can just change the iPhone's name to iMobile, unless someone already has that. someone already does: http://www.imobilepc.com/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 GO CISCO!!!I would so like to see the iPhone trademark taken away from Apple. They can then run around and try to find a new name :) It doesn't have to be taken away, as they don't have it now, Cisco does Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paxa Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 one day and already a lawsuit? :p well if apple already knew that the iphone was already taken, why go with it anyway?? sometimes i just don't understand apple and their policies.... i'm waiting to see what comes out of this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
halcyoncmdr Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I think we all saw this coming from a mile away, and I think that Apple has it worse than MS at this point for knowledge of a trademark violation. It's not like the fact that iPhone being owned by Cisco was hidden or anything. Shouldn't Apple have checked that before announcing the name? :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/528821-breaking-news-cisco-sues-apple-over-iphone-name/#findComment-588214397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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