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Industry group: OK for iTunes to block Palm Pre

Sep. 22, 2009
Apple Inc. appears to have clearance from an industry group to block rival Palm Inc.'s Pre phone from connecting with the iTunes software. The $200 Pre was launched in June as a direct competitor to the iPhone, and became the first non-Apple device that could...
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CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Apple Inc. and the Beatles' Apple Corps Ltd. record label have settled their latest dispute over the name "Apple" and apple logos, the companies said Monday.

Cisco sues Apple over 'iPhone' name

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Cisco Systems has sued Apple, Inc., in U.S. District Court over use of "iPhone" on Apple's newly announced cell phone, alleging trademark violation.

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Google CEO joins Apple's board

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Apple files countersuit against Creative

WASHINGTON, June 8 (UPI) -- Apple Computer Inc., creator of the iPod, has filed a countersuit against Creative Labs Inc., escalating a legal battle between the two digital companies.

Apple appealing patent rejection

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Report: Apple may use Intel chips

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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch