The companies do, the battle against PC manufacturer Psion Teklogix, which claims exclusive ownership of the term, because one of his former mini-computer models was Netbook.

“This action arises from the recent allegations of [Psion] that it has the exclusive right to use the term” Netbook “,” The 13-page declaration reads [pdf]. “It is not an option. Consumer has already” Netbook “as a generic term for a category of notebook computers that are small, inexpensive and less computing power, so that they are ideal for connecting to the Internet (or” net “).”

Some Netbook-focused publications reported in December, will receive no more-and-desist letters from Psion in December, asking them to avoid any reference to the word “Netbook”.

“We note that you recently with the word Psion Netbook without the consent”, a letter read by Psion. “Psion places significant value on the trade mark registrations, and your use of the term” Netbook “could harm these entries.”

Then Dell last week a request to cancel the trademark Psion, with the argument that the word Netbook has become a generic term. Dell added that Psion has abandoned the concept, as Netbook line of computers will be set. And Dell is committed Psion alleges fraud by claiming damage to his activity, even if they do not sell computers with this name. Intel’s follow-up reinforces Dell complaint allegations.

via blogWired