Intel is joining Dell in challenging Psion’s claim to the netbook trademark.
I realise that Dell and Intel’s motives are purely commercial, but I dislike the patent and trademark litigation culture that has grown alongside the technology industry. I agree wholeheartedly that companies’ ideas and designs should be protected, but only when their claims are genuine.
I would have thought more of Psion had they contested the netbook trademark as soon as it started being applied to the new generation of netbooks. Instead, they waited for it to become thoroughly embedded before doing so. I would have thought even more of them if they had released an updated version of the netBook.
It’s too late, Psion the netbook horse has bolted.
Via Liliputing