Patently Apple reports that two trademark applications have been filed with the European Trademarks Office by Apple Inc "under 14 International Classifications covering such matters as computer hardware, online social networking services, mobile phones, musical instruments, games, clothing/headgear, advertising, education and broadcasting".

The trademark disputes between the two companies date back to 1978 when Apple Corps took issue with the naming of Steve Jobs' new computing company. This trademark infringement suit was initially resolved in 1981 with Apple Inc paying ...