Man requests "podcast license"
In October, the Global Geek Podcast network became concerned about Apple's cease and desist letters regarding the phrase "podcast". So podcast host Dave Gray wrote a letter to Steve Jobs. In the letter, he included a check for AU$1 to cover any royalties for the use of the phrase.
This week, he received a reply from the Apple Trademark Department. Apple, according to this letter, does not object to third party use of the phrase podcast nor does it license the term.
Apple also returned the check.
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In October, the Global Geek Podcast network became concerned about Apple's cease and desist letters regarding the phrase "podcast". So...
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Jason: ahh yes i saw that one! very funny!
November 29 2006 at 11:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyReminds me... "hello, I would like to buy a fish lisence for my pet fish..."
Never mind... monty python stuff.
Nice move, Dave Gray.
November 29 2006 at 5:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI hope Apple sent the Aus $1 back to Dave Gray
November 29 2006 at 4:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAren't they only going for those people selling products with 'pod' in the title?
November 29 2006 at 3:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply$1, that's so Trading Places :P
November 29 2006 at 3:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHey Leo! Leo Laporte! Are you paying attention to this?
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