Apple Cinemas Addresses Trademark Dispute with Apple Inc.
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Apple Cinemas Addresses Trademark Dispute with Apple Inc.
Apple Cinemas issued the following statement in response to a trademark lawsuit filed by Apple Inc. Apple Cinemas is now a top 25 movie theater chain in the country and one of the largest IMAX AND ScreenX partners. The name reflects our geographic roots and has never been intended to suggest, or used to imply, any affiliation with their brand. Apple Cinema’s branding is clearly differentiated. We have responded reasonably and transparently to all legal communications regarding this matter.
“For over a decade, Apple Cinemas has proudly delivered a best-in-class moviegoing experience to audiences across our growing network of theaters. Our name reflects our roots, beginning with our first planned location at the Apple Valley Mall in New England—a project that inspired the launch of the Apple Cinemas brand and set the foundation for our expansion. Since its inception, we have been actively working on a growth plan across the country, collaborating with national retail companies on the acquisition of existing movie theaters. Apple Cinemas is now a top 25 movie theater chain in the country and one of the largest IMAX AND ScreenX partners.
We are committed to defending our brand, our history, and our continued right to operate as Apple Cinemas—an identity that is and has always been clearly distinct and fully compliant with all applicable trademark laws.
Apple Cinemas is a long-established independent theater chain with no connection to Apple Inc. Our name reflects our geographic roots and has never been intended to suggest, or used to imply, any affiliation with their brand. Furthermore, claims of consumer confusion are unfounded. Apple Cinema’s branding is clearly differentiated.
We have responded reasonably and transparently to all legal communications regarding this matter and remain focused on growing our business and brand in good faith, as we have for over a decade.
As a company built around welcoming people through our doors and into theaters every day, Apple Cinemas remains committed to providing and revitalizing exceptional in-person entertainment experiences for the communities we serve. We appreciate the continued support of our customers, partners, and neighbors as we focus on doing what we do best—delivering outstanding cinema.”
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