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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Trademark Dispute Over Apple Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxvo8snCoyQ

The Apple Music trademark is registered for "Entertainment services, namely, providing music, information in the field of music, and commentary and articles about music, all online or through mobile devices." This registration may not cover the use of the Apple Music trademark in connection with live performances, as the trademark is not registered for "live performances" or "entertainment services featuring live music."

But this is now the basis for a trademark dispute over the use of the "Apple Music" name between Apple Inc. and trumpeter Charles Bertini. Bertini claims that he has been using the "Apple Jazz" brand for live performances since 1985, and he sees a risk of confusion with Apple's "Apple Music" trademark. The Court of Appeals in Washington has sided with Bertini and rejected the registration of "Apple Music" for live performances, among other things.


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