It was recently revealed by the US Patent & Trademark Office that Apple has filed a trademark application for their USB 2.0 cable design. The cable connects an iPhone or iPod directly through to a Dock or a Mac's USB port for efficient syncing and charging. Apple has filed their trademark under a single International Class that interestingly broke out "electronic book readers" as a product category that they want covered. At this stage in the game you'd think that we'd be seeing the cable design relate to USB 3.0 or even a hybrid cable. Perhaps their lawyers are just a little too busy at the moment on more pressing matters (ha!).
Apple's Trademark Application In-Part
Apple's USB 2.0 Cable Design & Photo
Apple Trademark: International Class Details
International Class 009: Electrical connectors, wires, cables, chargers, and adapters, all for use with computers, computer peripherals, consumer electronics, portable and handheld digital electronic devices, digital media players, handheld computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, electronic book readers, electronic personal organizer, personal digital assistant, electronic calendar, and global positioning system (GPS) devices.
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