Microsoft to Appeal EU Ruling Against 'Skype' Trademark

Microsoft plans to appeal a EU court ruling that found its Skype brand is too similar to that of British satellite broadcaster Sky, which holds a European trademark on audiovisual goods, telephony and software-related services categories. The General Court of the EU found the Skype name and logo could not be registered as trademarks because they can be confused with Sky’s.

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