European Court Gives Microsoft Win Against Lindows

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Microsoft will face off against the
European Commission on September 30 in a
European Union court in Luxembour

Microsoft will face off against the
European Commission on September 30 in a
European Union court in Luxembour 07/27/2004 02:25 PM
Newsweek Jul 27 2004 6:38PM GMT

Lindows Wins Over Microsoft in Dutch
Court

Lindows Wins Over Microsoft in Dutch
Court 05/29/2004 09:06 PM
Enterprise Windows I.T. May 30 2004 0:48AM GMT

Microsoft Asks Court To Fine Lindows Yet
Again

Microsoft Asks Court To Fine Lindows Yet
Again 05/11/2004 04:32 PM
One thing you can definitely say about Michael Robertson is that he knows how to use controversy and lawsuits to get publicity. After first losing the trademark dispute with Microsoft over the Lindows name in Benelux, he changed the product name to Lin---s. This didn't make Microsoft happy, so they changed the name again to Linspire. However, it appears Microsoft is still not satisfied and is asking the court to fine them again - which must delight Robertson for the publicity he's getting. However, when you look at the details, this move by Microsoft seems particularly petty (though, it must be admitted, switching the name to Lin---s was fairly petty as well). Here, the complaint is that in the copyright notice on the Linspire page, it still says that Linspire is owned by the company Lindows. Microsoft is claiming that this will confuse people - which is a huge stretch. The judge should toss this out. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Lindows/Linspire should stop wasting time over things like this and spend their money and effort on things that actually make their products more useful.

Microsoft ordered to pay Lindows court
fees

Microsoft ordered to pay Lindows court
fees 06/02/2004 01:42 PM
ZDNet Jun 2 2004 5:20PM GMT

Lindows wins in US court Microsoft
ruling

Lindows wins in US court Microsoft
ruling 02/11/2004 09:44 AM
Silicon.com Feb 11 2004 2:15PM GMT

Microsoft, Lindows face off in Dutch
court

Microsoft, Lindows face off in Dutch
court 05/11/2004 02:55 PM
Microsoft is demanding the open-source software company be hit with a fine in excess of $100,000 per day for allegedly infringing on the Windows trademark.

Court deals blow to Microsoft in Lindows
case

Court deals blow to Microsoft in Lindows
case 02/10/2004 10:46 PM
Industry Standard Feb 11 2004 3:15AM GMT

Microsoft Asks Court to Fine Lindows
Again (PC World)

Microsoft Asks Court to Fine Lindows
Again (PC World) 05/11/2004 04:20 PM
PC World - Software giant says Web site still displays Lindows name.

Appeals Court Rejects Microsoft Plea;
Lindows Case Heads to Trial

Appeals Court Rejects Microsoft Plea;
Lindows Case Heads to Trial 05/25/2004 11:46 AM
Microsoft's trademark lawsuit against Lindows will continue to trial, possibly later this year, after a federal appeals court denied Microsoft's appeal request. Microsoft was questioning an earlier court decision that found Microsoft's trademark on "Windows" to be potentially invalid because the word is a common term. Microsoft had argued that the term wasn't generic in the computer industry, despite its general use to describe onscreen objects in various graphical systems dating back almost 30 years. And because Microsoft does own a trademark on the term, it had sued Lindows for naming its Linux distribution Lindows, a name that might confuse consumers.

European Union Lifts Microsoft Antitrust
Ruling Until High Court Rules on Interim
Appeal

European Union Lifts Microsoft Antitrust
Ruling Until High Court Rules on Interim
Appeal 06/27/2004 02:21 PM
Xposed Jun 27 2004 6:13PM GMT

Lindows.com drops letters in European
revival

Lindows.com drops letters in European
revival 02/17/2004 02:34 PM
The Linux seller, which Microsoft contends infringes its Windows trademark, is back in business in Benelux countries, minus a few letters from its name.

Court Allows Lindows to Keep Its Name

Court Allows Lindows to Keep Its Name 05/27/2004 06:26 PM

Court Allows Lindows to Keep Its Name
(PC World)

Court Allows Lindows to Keep Its Name
(PC World) 05/27/2004 03:34 PM
PC World - Company's name does not violate Microsoft's Windows trademark, judge says.

Lindows can keep its name, court rules

Lindows can keep its name, court rules 05/28/2004 10:47 PM
Sunday Times South Africa May 29 2004 2:47AM GMT

Swedish court blocks Lindows

Swedish court blocks Lindows 12/11/2003 02:27 PM
CNET Dec 11 2003 1:39PM ET

Court: Lindows Free to Sell Its OS in
Benelux

Court: Lindows Free to Sell Its OS in
Benelux 06/02/2004 07:54 PM
The Amsterdam District Court denies Microsoft's request for an injunction to keep Lindows from selling its products in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, saying that Lindows is not breaking the terms of an earlier settlement.

Lindows Wins a Round in Court (PC World)

Lindows Wins a Round in Court (PC World) 06/02/2004 11:39 AM
PC World - OS will be back on store shelves in Europe; Microsoft must pay legal fees.

Briefly: Swedish court blocks Lindows

Briefly: Swedish court blocks Lindows 12/11/2003 02:27 PM
CNET Dec 11 2003 1:39PM ET

Lindows/Windows Trademark Suit Heads To
Court

Lindows/Windows Trademark Suit Heads To
Court 11/13/2003 01:37 PM
Fortune's David Kirkpatrick is looking at the Microsoft suit against Lindows.com accusing them of trademark violation. He talks to Lindows CEO Michael Robertson, and buys into his arguments completely... until he speaks to a Microsoft representative. The arguments seem to be all over the place, but the one point that is most important is whether or not people will be confused by a product called Lindows, and think it was created by Microsoft. Microsoft claims to have a study saying that 18% of people would be confused. Is that enough to force a name change? Meanwhile, Kirkpatrick points out that the folks at Microsoft should probably be more worried about the actual desktop Linux offerings that are coming along, rather than what anyone calls their products.

Dutch court denies injunction, fines MS
in Lindows case

Dutch court denies injunction, fines MS
in Lindows case 06/02/2004 08:27 AM
Lindows Inc. claimed a victory in its latest trademark tussle with Microsoft Corp. this week after a Dutch court denied a request by Microsoft that the Linux-based software vendor be barred from using the Lindows name in connection with sales of its products in the Benelux countries: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Court Order Rejecting Submission of
California Claims Through Lindows.com
Website

Court Order Rejecting Submission of
California Claims Through Lindows.com
Website 01/08/2004 07:30 PM

• Court Order Rejecting Submission of California Claims Through Lindows.com Website (.pdf file, 7 pages)

European Court to hear 3G row

European Court to hear 3G row 08/03/2004 02:19 PM
BBC Aug 3 2004 6:23PM GMT

European Court to hear 3G tax row

European Court to hear 3G tax row 08/04/2004 02:36 AM
BBC Aug 4 2004 6:08AM GMT

European court to rule on MS sanctions

European court to rule on MS sanctions 12/22/2004 01:11 AM
To lift or not to lift...

Austria sends 3G tax dispute to European
court

Austria sends 3G tax dispute to European
court 08/03/2004 07:04 AM
Reuters Aug 3 2004 10:56AM GMT

Kazaa wins in European file-sharing
court battle

Kazaa wins in European file-sharing
court battle 12/19/2003 05:13 PM
The Dutch Supreme Court found for the makers of Kazaa in a battle over the legality of the file-sharing software.

Microsoft 'settles' with Lindows

Microsoft 'settles' with Lindows 07/20/2004 02:40 AM
Silicon.com Jul 20 2004 6:18AM GMT

Microsoft buys Lindows (name)

Microsoft buys Lindows (name) 07/19/2004 09:37 PM
To avoid the possibility of having their Windows trademark invalidated, Microsoft decides to buy the Lindows name for US$20 million.

Microsoft Settles with Lindows

Microsoft Settles with Lindows 07/19/2004 04:51 PM
The company buys Lindows name and related domains for $20M.

Microsoft inspires new Lindows name

Microsoft inspires new Lindows name 04/15/2004 07:42 AM
ZDNet UK Apr 15 2004 12:17PM GMT

Lindows gives up name in dispute with
Microsoft

Lindows gives up name in dispute with
Microsoft 04/15/2004 03:55 AM
Seattle Times Apr 15 2004 8:19AM GMT

Microsoft kills Lindows

Microsoft kills Lindows 04/13/2004 09:54 AM
MultiReg.com Apr 13 2004 1:54PM GMT

Microsoft Now Owns Lindows

Microsoft Now Owns Lindows 07/19/2004 01:16 PM
Well after a lengthy an often childis h (on both sides) battle over the name Lindows, Microsoft has finally realized that every time they try to beat Michael Robertson in court, they're just giving him more free publicity. This is, of course, exactly what he wanted. So, to just settle the damn thing once and for all, Microsoft has bought out the Lindows name for $20 million. Of course, this works out great for Lindows... er... Linspire, as well. They basically get a $20 million investment with no dilution or strings attached -- plus a bit more publicity due to this deal.

Microsoft pays Lindows $20m

Microsoft pays Lindows $20m 07/20/2004 09:21 AM
PC Magazine UK Jul 20 2004 1:59PM GMT

Lindows and Microsoft go to trial

Lindows and Microsoft go to trial 05/26/2004 10:48 AM
What's in a name? Well, if you're Microsoft that's exactly the question you want answered by a jury in reference to the term "windows." The question is central to Microsoft's argument that the name "Lindows" is too much like Windows, the Microsoft operating system. The only problem is that Microsoft wants the jury to decide if "windows" is a generic term today, not before the Windows operating system was released in November 1985. Unfortunately for Microsoft, District Court Judge Coughenour chose the latter in a ruling on February 10th.

Lindows wins one against Microsoft

Lindows wins one against Microsoft 02/11/2004 12:11 PM
A U.S. court rules that the software giant's trademark of "windows" is too generic, allowing the Linux reseller to retain its name--for now.

Microsoft to Pay Lindows $20 Million

Microsoft to Pay Lindows $20 Million 07/20/2004 02:49 AM
Los Angeles Times Jul 20 2004 7:14AM GMT

Lindows changes name under Microsoft
pressure

Lindows changes name under Microsoft
pressure 04/15/2004 02:31 AM
Houston Chronicle Apr 15 2004 6:14AM GMT

EU Freezes Microsoft Remedies June 28 -
9:26 PM ET Microsoft is off the hook
with the European Union Commissio

EU Freezes Microsoft Remedies June 28 -
9:26 PM ET Microsoft is off the hook
with the European Union Commissio 06/28/2004 11:23 PM
BetaNews Jun 29 2004 3:27AM GMT
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