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Posted Jan 12th 2007 6:57PM by TMZ Staff
Cisco's suit against Apple got a response that was probably not what they expected.
Apple spokeswomen Natalie Kerris called the lawsuit "silly" and went on to state that other companies were already using the iPhone name on other VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) devices.
Natalie continued, "We believe that Cisco's U.S. trademark registration is tenuous at best. Apple's the first company to use the iPhone name for a cell phone. And if Cisco wants to challenge us on it, we're very confident we will prevail."
Dem's fightin' words if we ever heard 'em!
The web is ablaze with bloggers and pundits choosing sides and throwing their two cents into the mix. For serious Mac addicts and diehard Apple haters, BoDog.com is giving all a chance to place bets on the outcome of the suit. So far, the odds are favoring Apple computer to win the suit and keep the iPhone name.
The way things are going, a cage match for the name iPhone isn't out of the question.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: apple, bodog, cisco, civil case, CivilCase, court, iphone, judgement
Posted Jan 10th 2007 6:30PM by TMZ Staff
The iPhone lovefest has come to an abrupt end with Cisco Systems suing Apple in Federal Court over the use of Cisco's registered iPhone trademark.
Cisco released their version of the iPhone in mid-December, leading most observers to wonder what Apple was going to name their unannounced communication device. Prior to Steve Jobs' announcement of the Apple-branded iPhone on Tuesday, there was some negotiation between the two companies concerning the use of the "iPhone" name, but the issue remained unresolved. Cisco stated to MarketWatch, "It is our belief that Apple intends to agree to the final document. We expect to receive a signed agreement today (Tuesday)."
Now it seems Cisco's mood has changed: "There is no doubt that Apple's new phone is very exciting, but they should not be using our trademark without our permission."
Hopefully, the two companies can reach an agreement before the June release, although it's doubtful anyone will be upset about buying an "iFone" instead of an "iPhone."
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: apple, cisco, filed suit, FiledSuit, iphone, trademark
Posted Mar 1st 2006 11:07AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ catches them all
By TMZ.COM STAFF
(Mar. 1, 1:15PM ET) -- TMZ's Josh Levine hit the hottest Hollywood hotspot last night. The Roosevelt Hotel was filled with celebrities. Mischa Barton was front and center with Cisco, as Paris hung with a gal pal. Farnsworth Bentley -- a Diddy peep -- gave Josh the lowdown on his new CD. 'CSI's' Gary Dourdan caused quite the stir. Maroon 5's Adam Levine was there with a new girl -- not Jessica Simpson. And there's a lot more. Check out TMZ's Star Catcher video
Celeb spotlight
Tags: Adam Levine, AdamLevine, Cisco, Farnsworth Bentley, FarnsworthBentley, Gary Dourdan, GaryDourdan, Mischa Barton, MischaBarton, Paris Hilton, ParisHilton
