Insert your favorite Beatles song headline to describe the decision made in the case of Apple computer vs. Apple Corps the parent company of the Beatles music library owned by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and the estate of George Harrison. USA Today, the BBC and others have the details.

Judge Edward Mann ruled that Apple Computer used the fruit logo in association with the store, not the music, and thus did not breach the agreement. “I conclude that the use of the apple logo … does not suggest a relevant connection with the creative work,” Mann said in his written judgment. “I think that the use of the apple logo is a fair and reasonable use of the mark in connection with the service, which does not go further and unfairly or unreasonably suggest an additional association with the creative works themselves.”

Now how long before we see the Beatles online (legally) for download? According to the article, the Apple Corps spokeswoman gave a total non-answer: “… no decision had been made on when the Beatles’ songs would be available to purchase online.”

Get this done already.

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