GigaomApple denied Siri trademark for “social networking services,” files appeal
Apple tried to get trademark protection for its personal assistant Siri as a “social network,” but the Trademark Office turned down the application. Read more »
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Apple tried to get trademark protection for its personal assistant Siri as a “social network,” but the Trademark Office turned down the application. Read more »
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