Apple bears down on iMac knockoffs

 

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Apple's lawsuits are reminiscent of the seminal "look-and-feel" fight more than ten years ago, but this time, history may not repeat itself. "The appearance of the iMac is readily identifiable [which] puts them in a good position going forward." - Ian Ballon, an intellectual property attorney at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner

Apple's trademark fight may be different this time The company's recent volley of lawsuits accusing rival computer makers of stealing the look of its coveted iMac computer evokes a strange sense of deja vu. Another company sued for iMac look-alike Apple files a suit against Japanese PC manufacturer and distributor Sotec for allegedly copying the look of Apple's best-selling iMac. previous coverage Apple sues Emachines for iMac look-alike Apple Computer says it filed a lawsuit against Emachines for illegally copying the design of Apple's popular iMac computer. Apple files suit over iMac knockoff Apple sues Future Power and Korean conglomerate Daewoo for a computer released by the companies that looks nearly identical to the colorful iMac.