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Fujitsu’s name against Apple iPad. A few hours after the official launch, the tablet Apple is already the center of controversy, so that the comments of users excited and disappointed dall’iPad not cease to multiply on the Net But that is what we speak today, we will in fact go into detail about this topic in the coming days, explaining the arguments advanced in every field. The object of the day is tied to the name chosen by Apple for its new product. Long iSlate called by the various rumors, Steve Jobs has finally opted for iPad.

A short name, fairly easy to remember and whose similarity is reminiscent of the company’s digital media players bitten apple, the iPod. Nothing alarming, but in microcoscmo fan of Apple the smallest detail can quickly take on unimaginable proportions. According to some discussion forums, the trademark “iPad” has already been filed by two companies: STMicroelectronics, a French company specializing in electronic components, and Fujitsu, a large Japanese group, known for its computers.

Fujitsu iPad is a personal assistant to the enterprises, in particular for the management of inventory. A different objective from that of the Apple tablet. Fujitsu filed the trademark “iPad” in 2003, but U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the company appointed for the management of brands in the United States had, however, that the term “iPad” were free, because not used since 2009 despite reminders from Fujitsu.

The Japanese company has finally woken up in June 2009 to assert his paternity on the name iPad, but Apple is determined to defend its interests. The Cupertino company has thus been able to obtain a longer period to present his case, which will be studied on February 28 next year. According to some, the sudden and renewed interest from Fujitsu would not be entirely disinterested. With regard to STMicroelectronics, the situation should be much easier. The French company is in fact the sole supplier of the accelerometers for the iPhone and doubtless also to the iPad.