Apple has objected to an apple logo trademark that Norway’s Fremskrittspartiet or Progress Party filed for back in November, according to the Norwegian Patent Office.
The image in question features a red apple with a stem and a green leaf that also has a white “F” on the front, an icon used by the Fremskrittspartiet.
In an objection letter provided to Norway’s Patent Office, Apple says that the trademark that the Fremskrittspartiet has registered “resembles” the “very well-known” trademarked Apple logo and is likely to be confused with Apple’s prior trademarks.
The Fremskrittspartiet has applied to use the trademark for computer software, digital media, stationary and other paper products, household items, textiles like flags, clothing and headgear, buttons, and games and toys.
It’s not yet clear how this will play out, but Apple plans to provide additional documentation to support its case in the future. Apple is asking the Norwegian Patent Office to repeal the Fremskrittspartiet’s trademark registration.
(Thanks, Sander!)
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