Dell Tries to Cancel Psion "Netbook" Copyright - Gearlog
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Dell Tries to Cancel Psion "Netbook" Copyright
There's a case to made for the genericization of the word "netbook." The term has come to refer to lightweight, low-power PCs. Even as the definition of what constitutes a netbook becomes more blurred, the word's place in our daily vocabulary has become further cemented. After all, in this age of cloud computing and economic uncertainly, netbook manufacturers have been doing pretty brisk business.
The thing is, Psion owns the right to the term. The company copyrighted it in the 90s, and as it has become commonly used, Psion has become more aggressive about attempting to secure its trademark: It has sent letters to manufacturers who have been bandying about the term. Dell is among those guilty parties, having just released the Inspiron Mini 10.
So now, Dell has taken it upon itself to file a Trademark Cancellation petition: "Upon information and belief, Psion intends not to resume bona fide use of the Netbook name in the ordinary course of trade."
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