Why doesn't Apple Inc. buy Apple Corps Ltd?

It's not for sale. It's not a publicly traded asset so unless the current owners are willing to sell, Apple can't buy it. Now you may be saying “but for enough money, anything is for sale” and that leads me to… It's not worth it for the money Apple would have to pay. What would Apple get out of it? read more

In opening arguments, a lawyer for Apple Corps stated that in 2003, shortly before the launch of Apple Computer's on-line music store, Apple Corps rejected a $1 million offer from Apple Computer to use the Apple name on the iTunes store. read more

Apple Corps Ltd is a multi-armed multimedia corporation founded in London in January 1968 by the members of the Beatles to replace their earlier company and to form a conglomerate. Its name is a pun. Its chief division is Apple Records, which was launched in the same year. Other divisions included Apple Electronics, Apple Films, Apple Publishing and Apple Retail, whose most notable venture was the short-lived Apple Boutique, on the corner of Baker Street and Paddington Street in central London. read more

On January 9, 2007, the computer company renamed itself Apple Inc. to reflect its role in the consumer electronics and music industry. The two Apple’s have reached a settlement. See Apple Inc. and The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd. Enter into New Agreement for more information. Apple Corps and Apple Computer logos are from Wikipedia. read more

Apple Inc. and The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd. Enter into New Agreement CUPERTINO, California and LONDON—Apple® Inc. and The Beatles’ company Apple Corps Ltd. are pleased to announce the parties have entered into a new agreement concerning the use of the name “Apple” and apple logos which replaces their 1991 Agreement. read more

CUPERTINO, California and LONDON—Apple Inc. and The Beatles’ company Apple Corps Ltd. are pleased to announce the parties have entered into a new agreement concerning the use of the name “Apple” and apple logos which replaces their 1991 Agreement. read more