Apple has sued Amazon over the use of the term App Store which Apple claims to have trademarked. Apple is accusing the online retailer of trademark infringement and unfair competition while noting that they’re planning to use the name for the with a mobile-software download service.
Amazon has begun improperly using Apple s App Store mark in connection with Amazon s mobile-software developer program, Apple said in the complaint. Amazon has unlawfully used the App Store mark to solicit software developers throughout the United States.
Apple is asking for a judge s order to prevent Amazon from using the App Store name, along with unspecified damages.
Source: Bloomberg
