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June 19th, 2023 | More Twitter legal drama

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Apple's Pursuit of Trademarks and Intellectual Property in Switzerland Leaves the Swiss Apple Growers Puzzled

Apple is seeking to gain rights over depictions of Apple's in Switzerland. The outcome could have a significant impact on the Apple growers, who may face rebranding costs running into millions if they lose the right to use their long-standing Apple symbol. In the comments, there was a heated discussion about the legal battle between Apple and a fruit-related organization in Switzerland concerning their logos. Many commenters debated the merits of patents and trademarks, with some suggesting that both promote corporate greed and limit innovation.

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