[grover5]

In light of your previous post in this thread, I think we can call you an expert on "oversimplification" and "emotional" responses.

I would call it getting to the core of the matter. There was no emotion experienced during the process.

[kbz1960]

Apple wants to sue over every little thing. Watch out fanboys with tatoos you'll have to give up a body part because you're infringing on them.

[Stewartj1]

The posts on this thread are so off the mark.

The headline reveals it itself. This is NOT a PATENT. It is TRADEMARK.

Extremely different things. The difference is that Apple does not own the idea, however, they can legally pursue someone if they use the same icon in an attempt to confuse a user that theirs is an Apple product.

Likely as a result of all the patent/trademark trolls and counterfeit issues tech companies have to waste time and money on each and every day.

Seems like sound business practice to me.