Microsoft Trademark Dispute Hearing Postponed
The case brought by software giant, Microsoft against Lindows.com, provider
of a Linux-based operating system, has stalled yet again, with the date for
commencement of the trial now set at March 2004. Microsoft argues that the Lindows product has been so-named to confuse consumers,
and thus infringes on its Windows trademark. However, Lindows argues that terms
such as window, icon, and menu have been generically used within the computing
industry for more than 20 years, and can therefore not be the subject of a copyright
infringement claim. According to reports, the judge in the case, brought before the US District
Court in Seattle, has ordered Microsoft to provide evidence from a similar dispute
with Apple, in order to provide clarification for the jury with regard to Lindows'
assertion. .
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