Google had tried to trademark "Android" back in August and was turned down. But they're not going down without a fight, we have word that Google is going to appeal the decision before the board and hope for the best.
We at Android Central think Android is much too hard a term to trademark, there's just too many wide ranging definitions. But seriously, is there any difference if they succeed or not?
[uspto via Android Community]
trademark says:
If they succeed, then no one will be able to sell or manufacture cell phones and/or related products or services under the name "ANDROID" without Google's permission.
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