Survey Proves No Public Confusion Between TCM Big App Store And Apple's App Store
Recent online survey disproves Apple Inc objections and supports claims that no similarities exist
GLOBAL giants Apple Inc have sent an intimidating 77 page document to Apt Projects Ltd, owners of the TCM Big App Store, which purports to support their objection to Apt’s application for the trademark ‘TCM Big App Store’. Technology firm Apple Inc, more recently recognised for large scale tax avoidance in the UK, have continued to pursue legal action to prevent the small UK firm from using a name claimed to be in breach of copyright.
Apt Projects Ltd recently commissioned an online survey in response to the aggressive action by Apple, with the aim of comparing the two company logos and where you would go to buy a phone app. The survey was entitled 'I can believe it's not Apple' and its aim was to clearly highlight the differences between the two logos. Over 91% of voters stated that there was a clear difference between the two, appearing to disprove Apple's claim.
Managing Director Tony Rust commented “Last week we set up our ‘I can believe its not Apple’ – www.icanbelieveitsnotapple.com - survey and this showed that the public can overwhelmingly see the difference between the Apple App Store and TCM Big App Store logos and that they can understand that they can’t buy Apple phone apps from the TCM Big App Store.
Apple are doing us great harm in unsettling our potential investors because of their objection to our trade mark application. It’s just another ruse by this giant company to dominate all before it. Apple have got so much power and limitless financial resources they seem to think that they own the English language. It is using their tax avoidance cash mountain to stifle an innovative and hard working UK company and one which is not a threat to Apple in any way.
There really doesn’t seem to be any justification for Apple’s opposition to our Trade Mark application. The Apple App Store sells phone apps, we sell ‘TCM Big Apps’ which are developed using our TCM software development kit and which run on PCs and servers, not mobile phones. On my reading of the plain words of their document of objection I don’t believe that they are correct. In my view it’s a misuse of process.”
Tony Rust continued to explain the company's position, suggesting an element of common sense and fairness be applied by Apple Inc “We will be strenuously defending our TCM Big App Store trade mark application. We already have a lot invested in this business in time and money and we’ll fight to protect it. Come on Apple, we’re no threat to you. Please back off and leave us alone, you’re causing us all sorts of problems.”
About TCM Big Apps
TCM Big Apps are business management software solutions designed for specific types of businesses which run on PCs or server networks. They make life easier by simplifying and automating many of the clerical tasks which are a drag on productivity. TCM Big Apps are full of clever time saving and easy to use functions which remove work from the user and provide great reports. Examples would be CRM and sales force automation, or a system for a sports club or equipment hire, or tradesman type businesses - plumbers, heating engineers and the like.
About TCM Big App Store
The TCM Big App Store is the only virtual on line 12 floor, 7 acre 700 counter department store. It has lifts and escalators and stairs to move you from floor to floor; Cookery and Sports Demonstration Areas, a pet shop with a rhinoceros and fish racing... it’s a zany marketing approach and we invite additions to the Story of the Store which records the history of this virtual building which has the address ‘Kingsbridge, Central London’.
Contact: Tony Rust
Email: customerservices@tcmbigappstore.com
Telephone: 01427 875103
Web: www.tcmbigappstore.com
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