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Subject: Re: Alleging name theft, Bob Dylan sues Apple Computer
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In article <cowen.778182438@moosilauke>
           cowen@moosilauke.dartmouth.edu "Charles Owen" writes:

> Sorry, folks, but this is an arguement in his favor.  Has Dylan been
> his real name, it would be coincidence or whatever.  However, the fact
> that he chose Dylan as his name give this the same weight as a trademark.
> He has chosen a name he considered a good label for his product (music
> or whatever).  Apple has stepped on that and will probably have a problem
> this time.

I'm just waiting for George Harrison to sue. I dunno why he should
this time, as I don't the nature of the 2nd out of court settlement,
but I have to wonder. However, one thing I'm sure of is that this
musical connection is a pretty slim one.

Perhaps a smart lawyer could find a way of making it work? Do you
think Bob Dylan has a smart lawyer? :-)

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