Microsoft Use of "Java Compatible" Enjoined

Microsoft Corp.'s use of Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java Compatible designation on products that did not meet all the compatibility requirements, as set forth in its product and trademark license agreements with Sun, is likely to constitute trademark infringement. In Sun Microsystems Inc. v....

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Published in:Technology Law Alert Vol. 24; no. 11; p. 13
Format: Trade Publication Article
Language:English
Published: New York M. Lee Smith Publications 01.05.1998
Subjects:
Compatible software
Court decisions
Java
Licensed products
Trademarks
United States
US
ISSN:1532-3528
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Summary:Microsoft Corp.'s use of Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java Compatible designation on products that did not meet all the compatibility requirements, as set forth in its product and trademark license agreements with Sun, is likely to constitute trademark infringement. In Sun Microsystems Inc. v. Microsoft Corp., Microsoft was enjoined from further use of the mark on any product until it passes the compatibility tests.
ISSN:1532-3528