Decades-Old Legal Battle: Apple vs. Microsoft
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 15:10
Decades-Old Legal Dispute
On March 17, 1988, Apple filed a copyright lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing them of replicating key design elements from the Macintosh operating system in Windows 2.0.
This legal battle between the two tech giants highlighted the importance of intellectual property rights in the industry.
Implications on Technology Sector
- Apple's Allegations: Claimed Windows 2.0 copied Macintosh interface
- Microsoft's Defense: Focused on fair use and innovation
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