Apple Computer Sues eMachines
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Apple Computer Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL - news) is suing
eMachines, a maker of inexpensive personal computers, for copyright
infringement of the design of its popular iMac computer and demanding the
company not sell the clones.
Apple filed the complaint in U.S. District Court, targeting the $799 eOne
computer with rounded corners and bright blue case with built-in monitor. The complaint also seeks
financial damages.
''There is an unlimited number of original designs that eMachines could have created for their
computers, but instead they chose to copy Apple's designs,'' said Steve Jobs, Apple's interim CEO.
Last month, Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ - news) sued eMachines and its parent companies
for allegedly infringing on 13 patents protecting Compaq's PC technology.
In July, Apple filed a complaint against Future Power Technologies, accusing it of stealing the iMac
design for its new E-Power PC, which has the same curvy translucent look and also is available in five
colors.
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