1. Apple tries to patent a word «multi-touch» and interface of iPhone.
At present moment Apple tries to patent a word-combination «multi-touch» and interface of iPhone behind borders of USA. The patent forbids to use the term for all portable devices, media players, games consoles and TVs even in those markets, where Apple is not present.
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Apple has patented concept of mouse with a touch surface:

Analysts predict MultiTouch technology - great future. iPhone is already released, soon expect computer release in which display similar technology will be used, but company Apple it’s not enough. It has patented one more device in which the similar technology will be used. It is computer [...]