They look nothing like each other, if you're going to make your company logo so fucking vague, don't throw a tantrum when another company uses one that looks similar.
@wingscancer No idea - I never heard what happened. I don't even know if it ended up going to court, or if it got quietly settled. My guess is the latter.
I think woolworths is pathetic. you'll love coles all the way from now on. I hate that woolies is trying to associate with Apple to get publicity. Of course it wants to affiliate with apple, their only the most innovative company in the world. i mean it woul've made sense to have a Watermelon as a symbol becuase for one it starts with a W and 2. its a smily face, but there was no reason what so ever it should be an apple apart from maybe it having the first letter A...why not an apricot?
i reckin Woolworths apple looks more like a capsicum..Apple are just greedy bastards! seriously, are they gonna sue every company just cause they have a apple or look-alike apple on their logo?!?!?
lol I always thought it looked like an apple peel actually, didnt cross my mind that it was infringing or being derivative of anything popular :S until now lol
I think Woolworths will win, apple is ridiculous in thinking this.
Please lets get our facts right - this case has nothing to do with copyright whatsoever - it's a trade mark issue only - and it's because Woolworths filed a trade mark application for its new logo for a very wide range of products including electronic devices (and the last time i looked Apple was selling lots of those sorts of products) . All Apple has done is opposed the registration of the Woolworths logo for electronic devices - it hasn't alleged any "violation" by Woolworths of anything.
As much as I despise Woolworths, and love Apple products, I think Apple is being absurd to claim that Woolworths' new logo looks anything *remotely* resembling Apple's logo. And in any case, isn't it far more appropriate for a grocery store to use a stylised fruit symbol than a computer company???
Tht is upsettin woolworths is still open in major citys and is closed all over england :( coz of Liquidation and i hink it looks like a Apple but is it white and does it have a bite out if it i think it is stupid if Apple is wanting to complain about it woolworths is in a huge money problem as it is and Apple is wanting more money for it if it was Copyright wouldnt of apple complained and made them change it or is it that they are Jealous and thinking tht is a nice logo why didnt we think of tht
Woolworths is stupid. They only care for shareholders and people line up in queues coz they're too stingy to hire enough staff. So i hope Apple take a bite out of them.
Part of the problem is that in order to keep their trademark and copyright for their products, Apple *must* do its own policing and enforcement. If this logo is deemed to be too similar (and I can see how it is, but don't agree myself), and Apple successfully defends their property, then it's a good thing for the trademark holder.
... Perhaps this is just a clever ploy that will not only bring awareness to the Apple brand but also to Woolies. I think Woolworths is safe if it went to court
Agreed - most people didn't even notice the "apple" design in Woolies new logo until it was pointed out. I myself thought it was a "W" (which it is) - but Apple are kidding if they think people are going to be confused by the two logos :P
If Woolworths was electronics as well, then there may be the slightest chance of a problem, but as pointed out, they hardly look the same. Apple doesn't have a trademark over the picture of every apple( just their own half eaten piece of...). Silly Rabbit...
It's interesting that Woolworths recently launched it's own Mobile Phone business - selling pre-paid phones under their own network - could this be related???
I doubt the case will even go to court. Anyone can clearly see that it is a W, resembling the shape of an Apple. Woolworths Limited have never once mentioned that their new logo was an Apple, and to be honest when I first saw it I had to look twice to see what the heck it was, lol.
If the case does go to court and Woolworths loose....They will have to spend hundreds of millions reRE branding their stores, trucks, media, unfiorms etc...not only in Australia, but Countdown in New Zealand too!
Woolworths claims the logo is not an apple per se - it is simply meant to represent fresh food without specifying any particular fruit or vegetable - but to me it's clearly apple peel!
I think Apple are kidding themselves - this reminds me of McDonalds and their endless copyright suits of anything with "Mc" in the title.
LOL! In this case, I think apple's getting quite full of themselves. woolworth's logo is just a nice play on the letter W. Will apple sue anyone who uses a logo remotely resembling an apple?
They're nothing alike. If Apple wants to go after them, they'll have to go after every company that uses an applpe in it's logo, and I know for a fact there are at least 4 I see every day on the way home from work. They're just money-hungry.
That's possible - but when viewed side by side - the logos look nothing alike. Unless Apple owns the copyright on the fruit itself (which is unlikely) their case is a bit odd.
you would be suprised about what companies have tried to copyright. cadbury tried to copyright or trademark the colour purple and coke the red. they will obvoiously lose in court. they didnt invent the apple so the cant own it. ever. but they will try.
I recall something about the "Purple" thing - Cadbury tried to sue Darrel Lea Chocolates over their purple packaging, but I think the court rejected Cadbury's case as there was no legal basis for copyrighting a colour.
That's my recollection, correct me if I'm wrong ;)
Yeah I read about that case as well, but from what I've read after appealing the decision Cadbury has been granted a retrial because Justice Heeray in the first hearing ignored expert advice she was given, just jumping to the conclusion that Cadbury can't own a colour. Which is untrue because Trademark number 883892 is Purple, which is registered to Cadbury.
Eh...the Woolworths logo is a highly stylized ribbon coiled into an apple shape, while the Apple logo is an embossed metallic stamp. Unless Apple is prepared to copyright the fruit itself, they really need to free up their thumbs by not SITTING on them!
woolworths said when it was released that it was a lettuce but I always thought it was an apple
damo7297 2 months ago
They look nothing like each other, if you're going to make your company logo so fucking vague, don't throw a tantrum when another company uses one that looks similar.
cedar719 11 months ago
did they win?
wingscancer 1 year ago
@wingscancer No idea - I never heard what happened. I don't even know if it ended up going to court, or if it got quietly settled. My guess is the latter.
OnePotChefBlog 1 year ago
I think woolworths is pathetic. you'll love coles all the way from now on. I hate that woolies is trying to associate with Apple to get publicity. Of course it wants to affiliate with apple, their only the most innovative company in the world. i mean it woul've made sense to have a Watermelon as a symbol becuase for one it starts with a W and 2. its a smily face, but there was no reason what so ever it should be an apple apart from maybe it having the first letter A...why not an apricot?
bbrofl 1 year ago
in the end who won??
i work for woolworhts lol
Revern 2 years ago
Apparently settled out of court (translate as: Woolies paid Apple some token amount to send them away)
OnePotChefShow 2 years ago
i honestly thought the Woolworths "w" was meant to look like a pumpkin...well it looks like one to me!
TheNeonAngel 2 years ago
There is no way known that the Woolies'
logo resembles the Apple logo-i had to look carefully to make out that the Woolworth's one was a stylized Apple-ridiculous...
GalaxyHorse 2 years ago
i reckin Woolworths apple looks more like a capsicum..Apple are just greedy bastards! seriously, are they gonna sue every company just cause they have a apple or look-alike apple on their logo?!?!?
xcrazylilfluffyx 2 years ago
lol I always thought it looked like an apple peel actually, didnt cross my mind that it was infringing or being derivative of anything popular :S until now lol
I think Woolworths will win, apple is ridiculous in thinking this.
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masterfulstyle 2 years ago
Please lets get our facts right - this case has nothing to do with copyright whatsoever - it's a trade mark issue only - and it's because Woolworths filed a trade mark application for its new logo for a very wide range of products including electronic devices (and the last time i looked Apple was selling lots of those sorts of products) . All Apple has done is opposed the registration of the Woolworths logo for electronic devices - it hasn't alleged any "violation" by Woolworths of anything.
theIPguru 2 years ago
i havent looked at it but i believe that they might as well sue me for taking a bite out of an apple while righting this comment.
weirdlittlekid 2 years ago
typical Americans they always have to whinge about somthing hey apply i going to draw a pic of a apple r u going to sue me this is a fucken joke
frostbite777 2 years ago
nice vids. keep up the good work
mrsherack 2 years ago
As much as I despise Woolworths, and love Apple products, I think Apple is being absurd to claim that Woolworths' new logo looks anything *remotely* resembling Apple's logo. And in any case, isn't it far more appropriate for a grocery store to use a stylised fruit symbol than a computer company???
NickTony29 2 years ago
I'm surprissed Apple hasn't been sued by the agricultural industry ?
minstralmanatwork 2 years ago
So apples pictures/logos are now copyright of the Apple company? How pathetic imo.
exc3ss 2 years ago
they is no way Apple is going to win for many reasons........
cupcake1029 2 years ago
Tht is upsettin woolworths is still open in major citys and is closed all over england :( coz of Liquidation and i hink it looks like a Apple but is it white and does it have a bite out if it i think it is stupid if Apple is wanting to complain about it woolworths is in a huge money problem as it is and Apple is wanting more money for it if it was Copyright wouldnt of apple complained and made them change it or is it that they are Jealous and thinking tht is a nice logo why didnt we think of tht
DjSpike0 2 years ago
Just to clarify, Woolworths in Australia is not connected with or owned by the Woolworths stores in the UK, they are separate companies.
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
thanks just wondering and it looks it little bit like apple but wouldn't of noticed if no one said
thevilla2007 2 years ago
Woolworths is stupid. They only care for shareholders and people line up in queues coz they're too stingy to hire enough staff. So i hope Apple take a bite out of them.
FaddleonLSD 2 years ago
I understand your feelings towards Woolworths, as a former employee I know exactly what they are like!
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
Same here, Woolworths was crap to work for. I like Apple products, however I think Apple are being a little over the top in this case.
dralca192 2 years ago
Part of the problem is that in order to keep their trademark and copyright for their products, Apple *must* do its own policing and enforcement. If this logo is deemed to be too similar (and I can see how it is, but don't agree myself), and Apple successfully defends their property, then it's a good thing for the trademark holder.
But yeah, this is silly.
xyverz 2 years ago
Totally different:
* one is particular colour & athe other is not.
* one is a 3-D graphic design the other is not.
... Perhaps this is just a clever ploy that will not only bring awareness to the Apple brand but also to Woolies. I think Woolworths is safe if it went to court
53531640 2 years ago
Agreed - most people didn't even notice the "apple" design in Woolies new logo until it was pointed out. I myself thought it was a "W" (which it is) - but Apple are kidding if they think people are going to be confused by the two logos :P
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
Yep, I think this one is a bit far fetched.
Apple is "electronics"
Woolworths is "food"
If Woolworths was electronics as well, then there may be the slightest chance of a problem, but as pointed out, they hardly look the same. Apple doesn't have a trademark over the picture of every apple( just their own half eaten piece of...). Silly Rabbit...
secretjustin 2 years ago
It's interesting that Woolworths recently launched it's own Mobile Phone business - selling pre-paid phones under their own network - could this be related???
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
I doubt the case will even go to court. Anyone can clearly see that it is a W, resembling the shape of an Apple. Woolworths Limited have never once mentioned that their new logo was an Apple, and to be honest when I first saw it I had to look twice to see what the heck it was, lol.
If the case does go to court and Woolworths loose....They will have to spend hundreds of millions reRE branding their stores, trucks, media, unfiorms etc...not only in Australia, but Countdown in New Zealand too!
lordtopcat 2 years ago
Woolworths claims the logo is not an apple per se - it is simply meant to represent fresh food without specifying any particular fruit or vegetable - but to me it's clearly apple peel!
I think Apple are kidding themselves - this reminds me of McDonalds and their endless copyright suits of anything with "Mc" in the title.
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
LOL! In this case, I think apple's getting quite full of themselves. woolworth's logo is just a nice play on the letter W. Will apple sue anyone who uses a logo remotely resembling an apple?
fezan84 2 years ago
Apparently so!
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
They're nothing alike. If Apple wants to go after them, they'll have to go after every company that uses an applpe in it's logo, and I know for a fact there are at least 4 I see every day on the way home from work. They're just money-hungry.
gaspard281 2 years ago
It does seem a little implausible that Apple could believe consumers might confuse a supermarket for an Apple store :P
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
That's possible - but when viewed side by side - the logos look nothing alike. Unless Apple owns the copyright on the fruit itself (which is unlikely) their case is a bit odd.
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
you would be suprised about what companies have tried to copyright. cadbury tried to copyright or trademark the colour purple and coke the red. they will obvoiously lose in court. they didnt invent the apple so the cant own it. ever. but they will try.
WATCHoutFORthis 2 years ago
WATCHoutFORthis..Purple actually is a registered trademark of Cadbury, however Red is not a registered trade mark of The Coca-Cola company.
lordtopcat 2 years ago
I recall something about the "Purple" thing - Cadbury tried to sue Darrel Lea Chocolates over their purple packaging, but I think the court rejected Cadbury's case as there was no legal basis for copyrighting a colour.
That's my recollection, correct me if I'm wrong ;)
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
Yeah I read about that case as well, but from what I've read after appealing the decision Cadbury has been granted a retrial because Justice Heeray in the first hearing ignored expert advice she was given, just jumping to the conclusion that Cadbury can't own a colour. Which is untrue because Trademark number 883892 is Purple, which is registered to Cadbury.
lordtopcat 2 years ago
Eh...the Woolworths logo is a highly stylized ribbon coiled into an apple shape, while the Apple logo is an embossed metallic stamp. Unless Apple is prepared to copyright the fruit itself, they really need to free up their thumbs by not SITTING on them!
TheBlueOracle 2 years ago 2
My thoughts exactly - Apple will have a hard time proving their case if their only evidence is "their logo is apple-shaped and ours is an apple!"
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago
Dont you love how they have money to burn
TrueBlueAustralian 2 years ago
Yeah I know - why use their wealth and power to do something positive in the world when they can pay lawyers to pursue stupid cases!!!
OnePotChefBlog 2 years ago