Microsoft Once Again Attacked Over Vista Name

Is there a single thing Microsoft does that they can’t potentially be sued for? This time around, they are being targeted for using the Vista name. Of course, this all comes two years after Windows Vista was first announced.

A French man has attacked Microsoft for using the Vista name, which he said was intended as the name for a TV channel being launched. Accord to PC Inpact, Philippe Gildas registered the trademark Vista in the autumn of 2003, with the mark covering a number of media aimed at the older sort of citizen. He’s complained to the Vole.

It’s going to be interesting to see if this goes anywhere. The guy in question does own a trademark, so Microsoft might very well have to pay up.

Source: The Inquirer