Apple wants to trademark "podcast" - bit-tech.net Forums

Da Dego · 25th Sep 2006, 17:12

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/09...emark_podcast/

DougEdey · 25th Sep 2006, 17:21

Can I please ask, What the HELL is a "mypodder"?

TheSaladMan · 25th Sep 2006, 17:29

Half of me wants to say they should be allowed to do this afterall, they did bring out the iPod and the term "Podcast" did come from that specifically.

But if they're gonna charge money to use the name then **** them, those costs would translate to the consumer and I'd more than likely have to pay to listen to podcasts, it's just one of those things that should always be free, mostly because it can be quite hard to find a half interesting podcast.

/rant

Firehed · 25th Sep 2006, 17:38

I've become somewhat of an Apple fanboy after switching (it's hard not to tbh), but this is just stupid. Please, someone smack ol' Steve. I understand where he's coming from, but the people argue that it stands for something to the effect of portable broadcast specifically so that it WON'T be associated specifically with Apple/iPods.

ot - can't wait to listen to NBS15, but something tells me that my current location of economics class wouldn't be an appropriate location. Oh well. Early b-day present, all's good.

GuardianStorm · 25th Sep 2006, 17:41

i think podcast is a silly name tbh

quack · 25th Sep 2006, 19:47

I've always hated the term podcast. The sooner people decide on a better alternative the better IMHO.

Zayfod · 25th Sep 2006, 22:34

Wouldn't they have had to have originated the term, and well, traded under it to use it as a trademark? As it's blindingly obvious that Apple didn't originate the term 'Podcast', much less the technology associated with it, they have no real claim over it. See "The History of Podcasting" on Wikipedia.

As for an alternative term, how about 'AudioRSS' in the place of 'Podcast', which would give 'VideoRSS' in the place of 'Video Podcast' which was always a bit of a clunky term, and 'DataRSS' or 'BinaryRSS' for anything else people might want to syndicate in the place of terms like 'Torrentcast'

offroadracer789 · 25th Sep 2006, 23:16

Id be fine if they actaully came up with the term. How can they trademark something that didnt even come up with.

stupid apple

Tyinsar · 26th Sep 2006, 05:44

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Originally Posted by Article

Apple has already been unsuccessful in its attempt to trademark a few words surrounding the iPod, including "ipodcast". So it might be a tough pill to swallow if the company thinks it's going to push "podcast" through instead, which is slightly less specific and a lot more frequently used. Apple's trademark over the name "iPod" is far less questionable, but it just doesn't seem to apply to derivitaves of the brand.

Just what are these lawyers on? I'd say fire the lot ("out of a cannon - into the Sun") and get some with the brains & backbone to tell Steve he's being STUPID.

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Originally Posted by GuardianStorm

i think podcast is a silly name tbh

I third that.

zoot2boot · 26th Sep 2006, 09:03

does seem kinda stoopid. surely that the term podcast is in common usage is a good thing for apple. some one wants to listen to pod casts... they go buy an ipod. youve got your product right there in the name... just like a hoover or a leerjet, you cant buy advertising that good

Cthippo · 26th Sep 2006, 10:28

I have to wonder if this is less about the name and more about trying to stick it to a company that is producing a way around at least a little part of your DRM. Regardfless of how they do in the court of law, they have already lost in the courst of public opinion. I mean, this sounds like somthing Sony would do!

YorkieBen · 26th Sep 2006, 10:47

dont the BBC also use the term podcast?

mikeuk2004 · 26th Sep 2006, 12:13

All i can say is let them try it. Its going to cost them money to trademark it and fight it. THey have money to waste so let them do it as they have no common sence

Darkedge · 26th Sep 2006, 15:29

can Steve be anymore meglomaniacal..
I hope this takes ages in the courts and loses Apple Corp a shed load of money as they are just RIDICULOUS. Sorry but f**k off AGAIN Apple you bunch of ******s.

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25th Sep 2006, 17:38	#4
Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An hour north of Boston Posts: 12,576	I've become somewhat of an Apple fanboy after switching (it's hard not to tbh), but this is just stupid. Please, someone smack ol' Steve. I understand where he's coming from, but the people argue that it stands for something to the effect of portable broadcast specifically so that it WON'T be associated specifically with Apple/iPods. ot - can't wait to listen to NBS15, but something tells me that my current location of economics class wouldn't be an appropriate location. Oh well. Early b-day present, all's good. __________________ hire me @ eric-stern.com - web developer and php ninja pics @ my smugmug :: Twitter @firehed :: blog @ firehed.net 40D\|580EXII\|285HV\|AB800\|70-200f/4LIS\|17-50f/2.8\|150f/2.8Macro\|50f/1.8 MacPro @ 8x2.8GHz, 10GB FBDDR2, 3TB HD :: MBP @ 2x2.2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HD

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Zayfod Modder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Essex, UK. Someone has to Posts: 54	Wouldn't they have had to have originated the term, and well, traded under it to use it as a trademark? As it's blindingly obvious that Apple didn't originate the term 'Podcast', much less the technology associated with it, they have no real claim over it. See "The History of Podcasting" on Wikipedia. As for an alternative term, how about 'AudioRSS' in the place of 'Podcast', which would give 'VideoRSS' in the place of 'Video Podcast' which was always a bit of a clunky term, and 'DataRSS' or 'BinaryRSS' for anything else people might want to syndicate in the place of terms like 'Torrentcast' __________________ A voice of reason... mainly ignored... Deviant Art Gallery Tyan Tiger K8W, dual AMD Opteron 240, 3Gb Ram. Dual core, the old fashioned way!

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zoot2boot Multimodder Join Date: May 2006 Location: aus Posts: 75	does seem kinda stoopid. surely that the term podcast is in common usage is a good thing for apple. some one wants to listen to pod casts... they go buy an ipod. youve got your product right there in the name... just like a hoover or a leerjet, you cant buy advertising that good

26th Sep 2006, 10:28	#11
Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 4,456	I have to wonder if this is less about the name and more about trying to stick it to a company that is producing a way around at least a little part of your DRM. Regardfless of how they do in the court of law, they have already lost in the courst of public opinion. I mean, this sounds like somthing Sony would do! __________________ Notice: If we see you flaming we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate measures - The Bit-Tech Fire Brigade.

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YorkieBen What's a Dremel? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 6	dont the BBC also use the term podcast?

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26th Sep 2006, 15:29	#14
Darkedge Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 334	can Steve be anymore meglomaniacal.. I hope this takes ages in the courts and loses Apple Corp a shed load of money as they are just RIDICULOUS. Sorry but fk off AGAIN Apple you bunch of ****s.