Apple moves to trademark the term \u2018startup\u2019 in Malaysia<\/strong>
\nGabey Goh
\nAug 30, 2013<\/p>\n

– Applications filed with MyIPO for mark under various classes
\n– Members of public or companies have until Oct 8 to oppose<\/strong><\/p>\n

IN a move that will certainly raise many eyebrows, Apple Inc has filed applications with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) to trademark the term \u2018startup\u2019 in the country.<\/p>\n

Yes, you read that right.<\/p>\n

The Cupertino, California headquarters of Apple and a Kuala Lumpur-based legal representative, Wong & Partners, lodged the \u2018startup\u2019 applications on July 23.<\/p>\n

The technology giant has applied to hold the trademark of the word \u2018startup\u2019 under various computing, mobile and educational classes.<\/p>\n

According to the documents submitted, the mark \u2018startup\u2019 is being applied for in classes 35, 37, 41 and 43 for the following services:<\/p>\n