The iPhone rights dispute between Apple and Cisco has been settled. Sounds like neither company wanted this to turn into a long court battle. It’s a win for both sides I believe.
Apple, Cisco settle iPhone dispute:
February 22, 2007 (IDG News Service) — Cisco Systems Inc. and Apple Inc. have settled a dispute over rights to use the iPhone name. Under terms of the agreement, both companies have the right to use the name.
In addition, Cisco and Apple have agreed to “explore opportunities for interoperability” in security and communications technologies for consumers and business users, they said in a brief statement. Other terms of the agreement, which heads off a lawsuit filed by Cisco over rights to the iPhone trademark, were not disclosed.
This is a good move by both companies. I would have hated to see the iPhone release extended due to this.