i think he might be referring to the fact that apple sued samsung for something to get them to stop selling the galaxy in Australia and Germany.. different reasons, but i think in australia it was patenting the 'look' of the iphone (uh.. yea it was THAT amazing they patented it)
OK so kill two birds with one stone. Change the name of the iPad in China and move production somewhere else. Bet the problem goes away before either needs to happen
If I was Apple I would demand to see those iPads being sold in China. Last I heard China loves Apple products so much someone there created their own apple products all the way down to the store front . It was like 16 fake apple stores.
If something like that happen in the US people would freak out. Damn News media would have a field day.
China is full of Iphone/Ipad's clones, even more they stuffed all the world with this clones. It's so sad, I cannot buy, more precious I'm afraid to buy an Iphone because I can buy a clone!
Apparently, the name was not legally transferred from the chinese company to the company that bought prior to apple. Now the original company is suing for about $1billion and trying to stop the name from being used in china. At this point, apple will appeal the decision and they will eventually have to reach a settlement. This has nothing to do with their manufacturing contracts.
Someone once said; nothing is a problem if you can resolve it by just writing a check. I'm sure they will eventually have to write a check, for a much smaller amount. It's basically just a nuisance lawsuit.
You have any concept of the logistical nightmare that would ensue if you tried to move iPad/IPhone/IPod manufacturing outside of China. Not to mention the fact that no facility or company is currently setup / sized to handle such activity.
Never mind that most of the components are sourced from Chinese manufacturers as well.
Corporations are so fickle even towards each other. When they can't compete...they sue. That should never be allowed. Then they want them to apologize...lol!
The apology thing? All that is the mindset of some bastard of an overly ambitious and c**ky business man who wants money, revenge and to heap humiliation. One who likes to jab the knife in and turn it slowly. I really would like to shoot those kinds of people..they are the s**t of the earth.
Apple needs to grow a set tell the Chinese company that's suing them to GTFO and then tell the Chinese government either protect our IP in your country (good luck given the Chinese counterfeit everything imaginable) or We'll be looking into other options for production and you'll lose our business. If China thinks it can control Apple it's got another thing coming
johndoe001Feb 7, 2012Buried
Mostly the fact that China is known for illegally copying basically anything - that there would be any kind of ip there.
The fact that they are made there is pretty funny as well.
armchaireconFeb 6, 2012Buried
i think he might be referring to the fact that apple sued samsung for something to get them to stop selling the galaxy in Australia and Germany.. different reasons, but i think in australia it was patenting the 'look' of the iphone (uh.. yea it was THAT amazing they patented it)
glacier921Feb 7, 2012Buried
Uhhh...you guys speak as if Apple controls China. I think its the other way around.
raineydoreenFeb 7, 2012Buried
There's always been have a problem about branding in China.
johndoe001Feb 6, 2012Buried
Irony?
glacier921Feb 7, 2012Buried
Not quite, it's the other way around plus a whole lot more.
macparrotFeb 6, 2012Buried
OK so kill two birds with one stone. Change the name of the iPad in China and move production somewhere else. Bet the problem goes away before either needs to happen
armchaireconFeb 6, 2012Buried
I love frivolous lawsuits (a la samsung v apple pissing match in germany and australia)... make the lawyers rich!
zeedeoFeb 7, 2012Buried
i like the way they handle apple in china
look at what they did not long ago when apple wouldnt open their doors
http://digg.com/news/story/angry_mob_pelts_eggs_at_apple_store_in_china_telegraph
weebitFeb 7, 2012Buried
If I was Apple I would demand to see those iPads being sold in China. Last I heard China loves Apple products so much someone there created their own apple products all the way down to the store front . It was like 16 fake apple stores.
If something like that happen in the US people would freak out. Damn News media would have a field day.
tumultuoustFeb 7, 2012Buried
How does Apple like a taste of their own medicine lol
deanbonneyFeb 6, 2012Buried
China is full of Iphone/Ipad's clones, even more they stuffed all the world with this clones. It's so sad, I cannot buy, more precious I'm afraid to buy an Iphone because I can buy a clone!
particleman420Feb 6, 2012Buried
they wouldnt even need to rename it, just suspend selling it and threaten to move production to another country
craig1958Feb 7, 2012Buried
Apparently, the name was not legally transferred from the chinese company to the company that bought prior to apple. Now the original company is suing for about $1billion and trying to stop the name from being used in china. At this point, apple will appeal the decision and they will eventually have to reach a settlement. This has nothing to do with their manufacturing contracts.
Someone once said; nothing is a problem if you can resolve it by just writing a check. I'm sure they will eventually have to write a check, for a much smaller amount. It's basically just a nuisance lawsuit.
Angry_MuppetFeb 7, 2012Buried
You have any concept of the logistical nightmare that would ensue if you tried to move iPad/IPhone/IPod manufacturing outside of China. Not to mention the fact that no facility or company is currently setup / sized to handle such activity.
Never mind that most of the components are sourced from Chinese manufacturers as well.
skinturtleFeb 7, 2012Buried
Corporations are so fickle even towards each other. When they can't compete...they sue. That should never be allowed. Then they want them to apologize...lol!
The apology thing? All that is the mindset of some bastard of an overly ambitious and c**ky business man who wants money, revenge and to heap humiliation. One who likes to jab the knife in and turn it slowly. I really would like to shoot those kinds of people..they are the s**t of the earth.
compgeekFeb 7, 2012Buried
Apple needs to grow a set tell the Chinese company that's suing them to GTFO and then tell the Chinese government either protect our IP in your country (good luck given the Chinese counterfeit everything imaginable) or We'll be looking into other options for production and you'll lose our business. If China thinks it can control Apple it's got another thing coming
whatsyourhappythoughtFeb 7, 2012Buried
i want to make ipads in a factory.
wonderchemistFeb 8, 2012Buried
And Steve laugh at my suggested name of 'Dragon Butterfly Oh Yeah Thank You OK Pad'.