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From: wert@cup.portal.com (robert scott comer)
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Subject: Re: The Beatles sue Apple
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Date: 4 Mar 89 20:53:27 GMT
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> Doesn't matter what you can tell. If Steve Jobs had been enamored of another
> fruit there would be no lawsuit. The fact is that the Beatles owned the word
> "Apple" as a trademark. And don't think that the original Apple founders didn't
> consider the benefit of the subtle, subconscious association with the Beatles.
I have never heard of or considered any connotation that Apple Computer
products are better because of Apple Records. I never heard of Apple
Records before today ever, and I am sure most people will fail to
recognize them as the publishers of the Beetles. You need recognition
before association...

scott comer