Music
The Beatles have lost their ongoing court battle with corporate giant Apple.
The famous dispute was started by Apple Corps, the company owned by Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of George Harrison and John Lennon.
They claimed they deserved multimillion-pound damages from Apple Computer, regarding the use of the apple logo.
The 1991 trademark agreement gave Apple Corps exclusive rights to use "apple" marks for the record business, and the Beatles' members felt Apple Computer had broken the rule, when it set up music distribution programme iTunes.
However, High Court Judge Mr Justice Mann ruled that Apple Computer had not breached a trade mark agreement with Apple Corps by using the logo and name to sell music.
The famous dispute was started by Apple Corps, the company owned by Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of George Harrison and John Lennon.
They claimed they deserved multimillion-pound damages from Apple Computer, regarding the use of the apple logo.
The 1991 trademark agreement gave Apple Corps exclusive rights to use "apple" marks for the record business, and the Beatles' members felt Apple Computer had broken the rule, when it set up music distribution programme iTunes.
However, High Court Judge Mr Justice Mann ruled that Apple Computer had not breached a trade mark agreement with Apple Corps by using the logo and name to sell music.
More: Music
More Music News
Singles Reviews
Nelly Furtado: 'Big Hoops' reviewThe singer's comeback confidently ignores all the latest fads.
Music Interviews
David Guetta: My music isn't all the sameDigital Spy talks to the DJ ahead of his London shows this weekend.
The Sound
Album Reviews
Ladyhawke: 'Anxiety' reviewThe singer's ear for infectious pop remains stronger than ever on her second LP.
