---

CNET News.com: Cobalt may sue Apple over Cube rights

“Cobalt Networks, maker of a Linux server called the Qube,
apparently is considering legal action against Apple Computer over
Apple’s new G4 Cube.”

“Cobalt representatives wouldn’t comment on whether the company
was considering a suit. The possibility of legal action is a
“reasonable conclusion,” though, given the fact that the company
isn’t denying the possibility, chief operating officer Gary Martell
said in an interview today.”

“Given Cobalt’s history, a suit likely would take issue with
the name, rather than the shape, of the computers. Cube Computer
filed a suit against Cobalt in December 1998, alleging that
Cobalt’s Qube infringed on the trademark of Cube
Computer.”


Complete Story

Get the Free Newsletter!

Subscribe to Developer Insider for top news, trends, & analysis