Apple is reported to have begun court proceedings in opposition to the trademark registration of "APPLE-MAN" as the title of an indie film.
In 2020, Ukrainian film director Vasyl Moskalenko launched the Kickstarter project for the action comedy movie "APPLE-MAN", which is a half-human and half-apple superhero with the ability to float apples, and succeeded in funding. I put it in. At the time of writing his article, he was already in post-production of the film (editing work after filming, etc.).
And when Mr. Moskalenko applied for trademark registration of "APPLE-MAN" to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Apple said that it opposed. In a YouTube video, Moskalenko says he received a 467-page document "full of lawyer jargon." In addition, Apple related information blog iPhone Canada in Canada has confirmed the opposition notice by the law firm on behalf of Apple, and it seems that legal proceedings are actually being carried out.
Of course, the movie hasn't been released yet, but Moskalenko says, "My movie has nothing to do with Apple." "I haven't touched anything on the MacBook, iPhone, iPad, etc. Just a word." And that. He called on Apple to "respect" Apple, saying that his film only deals with "fruit" apples, and emphasizes that "APPLE-MAN" has nothing to do with Apple products. doing.
In addition, Moskalenko said, "I would appreciate it if you could transfer the final cut (final edited version) so that you can judge for yourself." "I just want to make a comedy movie of a superhero with supernatural powers related to everyone's favorite fruits. It's just that, "he appealed to Apple. He also told iPhone Canada that he was worried that Kickstarter funds would have to be used in proceedings.
Apple wants to cancel the trademark registration (USPTO approved by Moskalenko), not the movie itself. However, Moskalenko is concerned that if the trademark registration is rejected, Apple could request the removal of the movie after it's released, and "looks like trademark bullying."
In the past, Apple has filed several complaints against trademarks and designs that seem to have little to do with the company. In 2019, he called for the discontinuation of the mark designed for bike paths, and in 2020 he filed a complaint that the pear-shaped logo was too similar to his apple logo.
Of these, the latter reached a settlement with only a slight change in the shape of the pear leaves. This time too, it will be a peaceful conclusion, and I would like to pray that the superhero who floats the apple can play an active role in saving the world in a healthy manner.
Source: iPhone Canada, AppleMan Movie (YouTube)
via: MacRumors
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