Apple has been granted a trademark by the U.S. government for the design and layout of its retail stores, according to a filing at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The company had applied for the trademark back in 2010, but it was rejected twice before finally being approved now, according to ifoAppleStore. The trademark covers the glass storefront, furniture arrangement, shelving, Genius Bar and more. ...
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