Amazon, Apple end dispute over ‘Appstore’ name

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Apple dropped its lawsuit Tuesday against rival Amazon for using the term “Appstore” for its online shop for mobile gadget applications.

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“With more than 900,000 apps and 50 billion downloads, customers know where they can purchase their favorite apps,” an Apple statement said.

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“We no longer see a need to pursue our case against Amazon.”

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An Amazon statement said: “We’re gratified that the court has conclusively dismissed this case. We look forward to continuing our focus on delivering the best possible Appstore experience to customers and developers.”

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A court order dismissing the case was signed Tuesday in U.S. federal court in northern California, where Apple had filed the suit in 2011.

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The suit had claimed that Amazon’s use of Appstore infringed Apple’s rights for its App Store, where it sells mobile applications for its iPad and iPhone.

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Earlier this year, U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton ruled that Apple had failed to establish that Amazon made any false statement or had deceived customers.

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Apple in 2008 launched its App Store, while Amazon opened its online marketplace in 2011 for its Android-powered Kindle tablets

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