Microsoft attacked over Vista name

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.

The ball, as the web site says, is now in Microsoft's court. Gildas wants either an amicable settlement or else the Vole faces a law suit, it appears. µ

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