Created Thu 29th May 2008 9:07pm PST by 
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Apple vs the "Big Apple" Trademark Challenge - What will be the outcome?
Background:
The company says use of the symbol for New York's 'GreeNYC' initiative would diminish the value of its brand.
It's Apple Inc. versus the "Big Apple."
Apple filed a federal challenge to New York's trademark application for a new "Big Apple" logo, saying it's too similar to the stylized emblem found on iPhones, iPods and iMac computers.
http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-fi-apple4apr04,0,2056941.story
OTHER includes any other unforeseen outcomes or compromises
Apple challenges NYC's bid for new 'Big Apple' logo
The company says use of the symbol for New York's 'GreeNYC' initiative would diminish the value of its brand.
It's Apple Inc. versus the "Big Apple."
Apple filed a federal challenge to New York's trademark application for a new "Big Apple" logo, saying it's too similar to the stylized emblem found on iPhones, iPods and iMac computers.
http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-fi-apple4apr04,0,2056941.story
OTHER includes any other unforeseen outcomes or compromises
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
Forecast history %
| Apple's Federal Challenge Upheld |
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| NY's ™ Application 4 New "Big Apple" Logo Approved |
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| OTHER |
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Question suspends in 5 weeks
- Activity: H$10,636 |
- Predictions: 54 |
Comments: 3
Suspend date: Thu 31st Dec 1:25pm PST (5 weeks to go)
Initial likelihoods: Apple's Federal Challenge Upheld: 30%, NY's ™ Application 4 New "Big Apple" Logo Approved: 30%, OTHER: 40%
Action history:
Created Thu 29th May 2008 9:07pm PST by fingers_of_fury
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Clarified Tue 5th Aug 2008 12:26am PST by 
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: the suspend date can be moved forward pending a decision from the court, rather than settle as OTHER at suspend date.
tomg: the suspend date can be moved forward pending a decision from the court, rather than settle as OTHER at suspend date. 
Suspend date: Thu 31st Dec 1:25pm PST (5 weeks to go) details 
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royaaa1
predicted NY's ™ Application 4 New "Big Apple" Logo Approved (H$190 at 59%)
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sweet_baby_rye predicted NY's ™ Application 4 New "Big Apple" Logo Approved (H$100 at 58%)
moveaway00
predicted Apple's Federal Challenge Upheld (H$10 at 12%)
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predicted Apple's Federal Challenge Upheld (H$8 at 11%)Comments (3)
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