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		whispered on Aug 28, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple attempts to trademark the word 'startup' > Assuming Apple is granted the trademark, it does not mean that they now own the word "Startup". They already pretend they own the word "apple" and any logos of apples, even when they are not used by tech-related companies. I wouldn't put it past them to continue being a bully as they accumulate more words and symbols that they think they "own".

a3n on Aug 28, 2013 | [–]

They have fought food stores for use of an apple. https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111022/01124516464/apple...

martin-adams on Aug 28, 2013 | [–]

And don't forget the word 'pod':

http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2006/08/16/apple-defends-ipod-...

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