And just when you thought I’m done with my recent rock-bashing tirade, I came up with another one.

The rock band, ‘’The Beatles,'’ has been going toe-to-toe with Apple Computers since 1981 and it’s not showing any signs of letting up.

This will be the third time since 1981 where the two groups dispute about trademark infringement. Apparently, the Beatles band incorporated an apple logo for their group under the name of Apple Corps. Since then, Apple Corps is keeping an eye on anyone who will ‘’take a bite of their apple.'’

Lo and behold, someone did. Apple Computers came out with a bitten apple for a logo.

For so many years, the Beatles were associated with the name, ‘’Apple.'’ Apple Records, now Apple Corps, Ltd., was founded by the Beatles themselves waaay back in 1968 as a tax shelter. Apple Corps, Ltd., is still releasing compilations by the band as of press time.

And then Apple Computers came out. Apple Corps, Ltd., sued Apple Computers for trademark violations. Apple Computers settled and vowed to stay away from the music industry since then. Then came the iPod.

Apple Corps alleges that the iTunes online music store violates the 1991 agreement. The ‘91 agreement stated that Apple computers can engage in digital music BUT they can’t distribute any physical material like musical CDs. The looming question up for courtroom debate is whether iTunes Music Store, which enables you to download music, sells physical music materials.

There is lots of speculation about the outcome of this latest dispute. Some analysts believe it may bring the biggest settlement anywhere in legal history outside of a class action suit. After all, Apple has tied its future to the iPod and tightly bundled it with iTunes. Some predict the suit could result in Apple Corps becoming a major share holder in Apple Computer, possibly with Paul McCartney as a board member. - Legal Zoom

One thing’s for sure though, because of this rock band’s stupidity in taking on one of the biggest companies in the entire world, the band won’t be riding this hot digital music bandwagon anytime soon. If you’re looking for ‘’Hey Jude'’ or any other Beatles hit in the iTunes catalog, don’t expect to find it.

Ouch. Rock bands can be THAT stupid sometimes.

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