Apple previously trademarked the term “Mac Pro” in New Zealand in late 2005. On May 17th 2006, the same name was trademarked through the U.S. Patent Office under the following classifications:
computers; computer hardware; computer software; computer peripherals; notebook computers; laptop computers; tablet computers; computer servers; handheld computers; mobile computers; hard drives; audio speakers; speakers for computers; personal digital assistants; electronic organizers; electronic notepads; magnetic data carriers; computer gaming machines; microprocessors; memories boards; monitors; displays; keyboards; computer input devices; computer cables; modems; printers; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods.
Steve Jobs had indicated that Apple weas moving away from the “Power” name when the MacBook Pro was first announced saying “It’s a new name [MacBook Pro] because we’re kinda done with ‘Power’ and because we want ‘Mac’ in the name of our products.”
June 6th, 2006 at 1:56 am
I like powermac… it’s a much better name.