Apple makes closing arguments

A lawyer representing Apple Computer today made closing arguments for the Cupertino-based tech company in the Apple Computer v.s. Apple Corps case, arguing that his client is entitled to display the Apple logo because it promotes the iTunes store, not the music itself. "Viewers... have significant understanding of what Apple Computer does, and the object of the exercise, accepted by people watching, was to get the benefit of the download," said Anthony Grabiner, attorney for Apple Computer. Grabiner closed his case by defending an Apple Computer advertisement which featured Irish crooners U2, rapper Eminem and mellow rock ensemble Coldplay, according to the Associated Press. The lawyer added that Apple Computer's distribution of digital entertainment content was permitted by a 1991 agreement between Apple Computer and Apple Corps. The interpretation of that agreement forms the basis for the current court battle.

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