Mobile Stew

I've never really understood how an Apple could be a trademark, but Apple Computer Inc and Apple Corps Ltd are due to face off in the
courtroom in a case involving Apple's iTunes music store, which
violates an agreement intended to keep the U.S.-based computer company
out of the music business.

Apple Corps is owned by the former Beatles and their heirs,
and still owns the licensing rights to Beatles’ products. It is claiming
that the introduction of iTunes broke a $26 million settlement under
which Apple Computer agreed to steer clear of the music business, for
which the Beatles’ company retains the famous trademark. It is the
latest clash in one of Britain’s longest-running corporate legal
battles.  Any damages for this latest clash could amount to tens of millions ...