Harley-Davidson stood in the way of Apple branding their new “Lightning” connector… not for long.

Harley-Davidson stood in the way of Apple branding their new “Lightning” connector… not for long.

Source : http://manolchev.com/blog

Apple can use the name “Lightning” for its new iPhone, iPad and iPod connector, but that’s because the company acquired the rights from an unlikely place: motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson.
The acquisition showed up in a European trademark filing, and gives both companies the right to use the term. The trademark covers items such as electrical parts for motorcycles, helmets and turn signals, along with items that aren’t usually associated with motorcycles like computer games, televisions, and eye glasses.
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