| Apple has settled its Rendezvous trademark dispute with TIBCO, according to AppleInsider. The dispute stems from Apple's use of Rendezvous as its brand name for its zero-configuration technology that enables automatic discovery of computers, devices, and services on IP-based networks. Although company representatives were unable to discuss the matter, they confirmed that TIBCO had reached an out-of-court settlement with Apple and had filed to dismiss the case, which was brought against Apple in August 2003. The report says that as part of the agreement, Apple will phase out the use of 'Rendezvous', noting that Apple is not currently adding new Rendezvous brand licensees, but will provide licensing program update soon. Update: AppleInsider also reports that Apple filed for an OpenTalk trademark with a similar zero-configuration technology description shortly after it settled the Rendezvous lawsuit. Apple has submitted the open-protocol to the Zeroconf, a working group of the IETF as part of the ongoing standards-creation process and last month released a preview of Rendezvous for Windows, Linux, and Java during its Worldwide Developer Conference.
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