Beatles sign new deal to end Apple trademark row

Mac computer and iPod maker Apple Inc said today it settled long-simmering trademark issues with The Beatles’ company Apple Corps Ltd company about the use of the name “Apple” and apple logos.

The new settlement replaces the companies’ 1991 agreement, and gives Apple Inc ownership of all the trademarks related to “Apple”. In addition, Apple Inc will license certain of those trademarks back to Apple Corps for their continued use.