Microsoft has said that it has asked US officials to block Apple's attempt to trademark the words "App Store".
Apple submitted an application for the phrase - used for its iPhone, iPad and Macintosh download services - in 2008.
But Microsoft has now told BBC News that it has asked the US Patent and Trademark Office to reject the application.
The company says the term is too generic and competitors should be able to use it.
"An 'app store' is an 'app store'," said Russell Pangborn, Microsoft's associate general counsel. "Like 'shoe store' or 'toy store', it is a generic term that is commonly used by companies, governments and individuals that offer apps." - BBC
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