Source : http://www.informationweek.comAs you probably know, one can not manufacture an iPod-dedicated peripheral or product using the dock connector without paying royalties to Apple (4 USD per unit).
To protect its Made for iPod branding, Apple has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop Atico International USA from selling unauthorized iPod accessories. In the document filed last Wednesday, apple accuses Atico International USA of patent infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition. Indeed, Apple Legal claims that Atico manufactures and distributes various iPod accessories branded under the name Living Solutions without having got a license or an agreement from Apple.
For sure Apple is aiming to take the opportunity to remind other companies manufacturing iPod peripherals that one has to pay the royalties to get the right to distribute products made for the iPod.
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