Italian Duo Can Call Their Clothing Company 'Steve Jobs', Court Rules

Advertisement
By Indo-Asian News Service | Updated: 29 December 2017 17:00 IST
Highlights
  • The duo, brothers, have been fighting the case since 2012
  • Decided to use Steve Jobs name when they realised Apple had no trademark
  • Apple had sued the brother over the use of the name

After nearly five years, two people have won the final legal battle against Apple, earning the right to call their clothing company "Steve Jobs"- Apple's iconic late founder.

According to la Repubblica Napoli, brothers Vincenzo and Giacomo Barbato were fighting with Apple over the use of Jobs' name since 2012.

The two brothers, who were already in the process of starting their own clothing and accessory company, noticed that Apple had never trademarked Jobs' name. Apple sued the brothers over the trademark.

Advertisement

La Repubblica Napoli said the tech giant might have lost in court by attacking the brothers specifically over their Steve Jobs logo which is a stylised letter "J" with a bite taken out of the side and topped with a very "Apple-esque" leaf.

Advertisement

"The court ruled that the letter 'J' isn't edible and therefore the bite could not be ripping off Apple's own iconic logo, and upheld the trademark," the news portal said.

The pair will sell bags, T-shirts, jeans and other fashion accessories under the "Steve Jobs" brand.

Advertisement

In an interview with Business Insider Italia, the brothers said that the goal of the "Steve Jobs" brand is to eventually sell electronics.

 

Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. Airtel-Perplexity Free Offer Now Requires a Card to Continue
  2. iQOO Z11 Turbo Design Teased; Specifications Leaked
  3. Asus VM670KA AiO All-in-One Desktop PC With 27-Inch Display Launched in India
  4. OnePlus Reportedly Developing New Smartphone for India, Global Markets
  5. Huawei Nova 15 Series With Kirin Chips, Up To 6,500mAh Batteries Launched
  6. OnePlus Pad Go 2 Review
  7. Poco M8 Series India Launch Teased, Poco M8 and M8 Pro Could Debut
  1. Blue Origin Launches First Wheelchair User to Space and Back
  2. Planet-Eating Stars Offer a Glimpse Into Earth’s Fate as the Sun Nears Its Final Stages
  3. New Ionic Liquid Breaks Stability Barrier for Perovskite Solar Cells
  4. Yann LeCun Sets Up Advanced Machine Intelligence AI Startup After Announcing Departure From Meta
  5. Nayanam Now Available For Streaming Online: What You Need to Know About This Psychological Thriller Online
  6. Kaya-Chan Isn’t Scary OTT Release Details: Know Where to Watch This Anime Horror-Comedy Series Online
  7. Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Gets One UI 8.5 Beta 2 Update in India With New Improvements, Bug Fixes
  8. Oppo Pad Air 5 Display, Battery Upgrades Confirmed Ahead of December 25 Launch in China
  9. OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT With Adjustable Personality Traits, Response Styles
  10. Huawei Nova 15 Ultra Launched With 6,500mAh Battery, Kirin 9010S Chip, Nova 15 Pro, Nova 15 Tag Along: Price, Features
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.