We know who owns the iPhone trademark, that of course is Cisco. Even if Apple likes to claim they own it from time to time. But who actually used the term first? No, it wasn't Cisco or Apple, and though our own Vincent Nguyan is good at coming up with trademarks before their time, it wasn't him either. Apparently an advertisement ... continued »

I don’t think Apple has any other choice but to make good on their word.  Apple and Cisco agreed to share the iPhone name in February and since then have been exploring a half-dozen ways for their products can work together. We're optimistic, but it's still early," Giancarlo, 49, said about the negotiations in a Friday interview in San Francisco. Ways ... continued »

By now everyone knows that the iPhone is on schedule and Leopard is delayed until October. We know this because of the statement that Apple released yesterday. However, if we look closely at that statement, something seems out of place. At the end of the statement where all of the legal mumbo-jumbo is there are a few key phrases that lead ... continued »

Talks between Apple and Cisco over the use of “iPhone” went well into the night before Jobs announced it to the world on January 9, 2007.  Immediately following the announcement, Cisco slapped Apple with a lawsuit for trademark infringement, an unfair competition complaint. The two companies negotiated back and forth for weeks, and Cisco was kind enough to grant Apple a ... continued »

I’m not surprised one iota. Remember their terms of agreement with Cingular? Yep. Jobs play hardball with everyone, knocking down every obstacle in his way. Here are a few random thoughts on this matter. Cisco owns the trademark iPhone – hence has the upper hand. So why roll over to Apple? That’s the six million ... continued »

Earlier today a collective sigh of relief was heard coming from prospective iPhone buyers throughout the world. Cisco and Apple officially resolved their dispute of the the rights to use the “iPhone” name. Both companies will be able to use the iPhone trademark freely on their devices. Under the agreement, they will both have ownership rights to the trademark. They have ... continued »

The deadline for a settlement between Cisco and Apple was so supposed to be end of business today.  However, according to Yahoo News, Cisco said late this evening that it has given Apple nearly another week to respond to its trademark infringement lawsuit. So in a nutshell, Apple has called the lawsuit “silly” and adamantly argued that it’s got every right ... continued »

These two ads from Cisco are directed more at Apple than consumers. The company makes a strong statement in the New York Times (business section -- page C9), exclaiming that their iPhone is “more than talk!” Cisco is dead serious about their ownership of the “iPhone” mark. Cisco also took out a full-page ad in the New ... continued »

Business Wire just released a joint statement: SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple and Cisco have agreed to extend the time for Apple to respond to the lawsuit to allow for discussions between the companies with the aim of reaching agreement on trademark rights and interoperability. Contacts Cisco John Noh, 408-853-8445 [email protected] or Apple Natalie Kerris, 408-974-6877 [email protected] I am happy to see things are on the up and up! I’m looking ... continued »

Simply slapping a sticker with “iPhone” on it doesn’t necessarily mean that Cisco is rightfully using the mark in commerce. Which is what the company allegedly did, a few days prior to 5/16/2006 – a full six months after the deadline for filing the Declaration of Use. Cisco was very fortunate for the six months grace period granted ... continued »

Couldn’t we all just get along and share the wealth? I mean, wasn’t that what we were taught in kindergarten – share with your friends? Apple isn’t even in the same league or business as Cisco, so there's nothing for Cisco to worry about. Right? MYiPhone’s inside source just revealed to me that the two companies are in ... continued »

Like any unnatural high, after the thrill comes the aching come-down. And there was no high quite like Apple's announcement of the iPhone, laced with anticipation and cut with bodily thrills (some attendees at Macworld 2007 reported light-headedness and sweatiness of the protrusions); who would've suspected that the subsequent downer would arrive so soon? Already coming in for some minor ... continued »