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[ignifero]

they don't own it, it's not been registered yet. and it has already been rejected once in the past.

http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=7...

[pohl → ignifero]

Are you claiming that ownership, in trademark and service mark law, is defined by registration? That is not my understanding. While registration does secure ownership, ownership itself is defined by use, and registration is not a prerequisite for the commencement of legal proceedings over claimed infringement.

[ignifero → pohl]

What kind of infringement is that then? (I 'm not a lawyer, just wish to know)

[llambda → ignifero]

Trademark infringement, possibly limited by geography; Apple would be considered the owner of the SM. See my citation above. :)

[ignifero → llambda]

Very doubtful they could go after that, considering that getjar is registered in Lithuania. But lawyers are crazy.

[sunchild → ignifero]

Is the Apple App Store available in Lithuania?

[rimantas → sunchild]

It is, since about April 2009. Still no iTunes Music Store though :(