If you can’t earn it, hire lawyers to claim someone else’s.

Some time in the past year—I don’t remember when—I was installing software updates on my Mac and decided to actually read the license agreement. I encountered this:

You agree that all goodwill arising out of your authorized use of Apple’s marks shall inure to the benefit of and belong to Apple.

Um…what? Do they have a magic bottle of goodwill they’re storing up just in case the fanboys get a sip of someone else’s Kool-Aid? And if so, can I purchase one of these emotion-capturing bottles? Imagine the business opportunities here…you’re sitting on a gold mine Apple!

One Response to “If you can’t earn it, hire lawyers to claim someone else’s.”

  1. Barker Says:

    Not having read the entire licensing agreement, I can’t say for sure, but I’d be willing to make a small bet that they’re talking about
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accounting_goodwill

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